[HairOfTheDog]

I know some of you already, but I hope you will introduce yourselves and your horses to the thread for the benefit of everyone else that we know less well. For myself, I have had horses off and on since high-school (which has been awhile) I used to show Arabs in horse shows and some in jumping. I have hopes of someday learning dressage, as I admire the discipline. Perhaps when I am running my boarding stable. I have a 22 year old Arabian horse Bay, who is a good friend and trail horse for me, and riding teacher for my fiancée ecurbh. I also have a pony for no apparent reason, since I don't have kids ;~D. She keeps the horse company. In the coming year, we will probably be looking for a horse that will be ecurbh's horse, when he knows enough to know what he wants.

Also, the Kentucky Derby is coming up, and I found one story about one of the Cinderella prospects that has a lot of appeal for those who like having an emotional favorite: Derby horse overcame gruesome start.

[HairOfTheDog]

New FR Saddle Club ping!

Welcome one and all, please jump in.... let me know if you want to be pinged to horse threads, and this one, from time to time!

ecurbh made the pretty graphic... The horse is my Bay, who I like to post pictures of... as many of you know ;~D

[cjshapi]

Thanks for the ping. Just getting ready for show season. Between my mom and I we have 4 arabian and half arabian geldings that are shown in dressage or western pleasure. And there's sure nothing like taking a relaxing walk thru the fields or the woods to clear your mind!

[the OlLine Rebel]

Now if only we could have a Dog forum! ;-)


Oh wait, no, I take that back. Dog people are not as sensible as horse people, and I usually end up being in trouble.....

[Darksheare]

Wandering through..
"unguided and unmoderated"
Sounds alot like the waaaaaaay old Dimensional Doors threads from 'ancient FR history.'

Sounds like a plan.
Don't have a horse myself, nor have I ridden one in years.
*sigh*
But eventually I'll do the latter again.

Well, I'll let you go.
See you on the rebound, laters!

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

This is our stud horse Rocky.

He is a grandson of PocoBueno

BigMack

[Grammy]

Put me on your list!

[stainlessbanner]

Cowboy Up!

[AnAmericanMother]

Yippee!

Horse pics for those who missed them the first time around:

My Gracie Mare (you'd never know she was a War Admiral/Northern Dancer pedigree T'bred - she couldn't catch cold if you spotted her ten furlongs . . . )

Here we are hunting with the Shakerag last fall:

Cantering up the hill

Jumping a teeny tiny fence (I didn't have my spurs - gonna have 'em next time!)

[CindyDawg]

Hey yall. I'm JC. Go here to see my boy (posts 19318-19323http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/964446/posts?page=19323#19323

[3catsanadog]

I don't have any horses now. I used to have 5 of them (at different times).

I hearby dedicate my participation in the Free Republic Saddle Club to King, Little Joe, Dundee, Rio de Luna and Dare Devil Dan. May you rest in peace in Horse Heaven.

[Tax-chick]

HOTD, Please add Anoreth to your ping list (not me!).

Thanks,
Cy

[SirTaurus]

Here is my name sake. A trotting stallion I used to care for some 10 yrs ago.I'm certified to train and drive standardbred rachorses. The beauty of this breed is after thier professional career the make wonderful saddlebreds!

[the irate magistrate]

Thanks for suggesting to add me to the ping list HairofTheDog.

I'll be busy this week between attending the Derby and Oaks from the CHDN's backside barn area Fri- Sat; while having one of my horses running at River Downs tomorrow.

[fly_so_free]

"Free Republic Saddle Club"

What a great idea! Please add me to the list. I don't have a horse right now, (no money, no time) but, I just love them. I always have. I used to work with race horses. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't wish I could work with them again, or have a horse of my own.

I think I will have to leave this state (California) in order to have a horse again. They are closing the stables and the trails. The stupid liberals complain about horses on the hiking trails. They try to claim horses "harm the environment". Guess they've never heard of the benefits of fertilizer.

What great pictures of you and your "family". Congradulations on your upcoming wedding too.

[fly_so_free]

"Free Republic Saddle Club"

What a great idea! Please add me to the list. I don't have a horse right now, (no money, no time) but, I just love them. I always have.

I think I will have to leave this state (California) in order to have a horse again. They are closing the stables and the trails. The stupid liberals complain about horses on the hiking trails. They try to claim horses "harm the environment". Guess they've never heard of the benefits of fertilizer.

What great pictures of you and your "family". Congradulations on your upcoming wedding too.

[elbucko]

FR Saddle Club ping! Add me to the list. I didn't get my nickname by being tossed off computers.

Regards, Buck

[Ramonan]

If anybody wants to see some great horses, try going to
http://www.horsetrader.com

Most of the horses are in California, but there are SO MANY!

[Beaker]

Hello all!
Well, I'm back, and my ego feels itty bitty.
I have one word for you:
Ow. :-)
Pictures coming soon.

[Libertina]

Hi HOTD - My mom's horse was put down two days before the party, that's why the pasture was empty. :( He had a genetic (Http) defect that made him allergic to potassium - therefore he couldn't graze. He had to be kept in a grass free pasture. They don't breed this family now because of the genetic problem. I guess his great grandfather- Impressive - sired more champion quarter horses than any other.

I hadn't heard about the problem you described with getting sand bits - but it is certainly possible under the circumstances. The post mortem revealed two large stones (4 inches diameter) blocking his intestine. We didn't let him suffer and his fast passing was a shock.

My mom just returned from Port Townsend - (she'll be trying out a new horse on Monday :)

[Eddie Haskell]

I love horses but have never owned one. I don't have space for one where I live. I would love to have my own horse and am curious about stables. Have any of you ever kept a horse in a stable? How much did it cost per month and what is life like for a boarded horse?