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Posted on 09/18/2004 6:56:23 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
Free Republic has a lot of horse people that have found each other on other threads…. And since we all like to talk horses, how about a thread where it is not off-topic, but is THE topic?
A few of us thought it would be interesting and informative to have a chat thread where we can 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 last thread we had a great time and were a great help to each other working through lessons and training, horse lamenesses and illnesses, questions and challenges and always just our stories we like to tell.
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 Becky pings everyone most mornings. Let Becky (Paynoattentionmanbehindthecurtain) 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 last thread, 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.
I'm sure. I have a horse trainer coming out to talk to me this week. I can't do this by myself anymore . The "unexpected" getting to me. I'm about ready to ship Sarah Lee off to Houston :')
Who's the new trainer? Someone who may work on the horse? or help you work on her?
The unexpected always happens, whether you expect it or not ;~D Overall, Cyn did fabulous yesterday. More lucky than smart ;~D
Yeah, I just told Eddie and he's rolling. The guy kept borrowing my phone. No telling what he was telling his boss that crazy woman expected him to do:')
I think I must have missed the story of the sideways shy and the kick.... when did that happen? were there dogs present at all? Did she get spooky on ya but keep going? What did she kick at??
Thanks for the laugh..... That is TOO funny!!! You should send it in to Reader's Digest ......
Sorry. I thought I mentioned it. Well you know about her bucking me off. She evidently saw a dog raise up (same spot) while being led by another rider and jumped sideways with all 4 feet off the ground. That's why my trainer was questioning if she actually bucked. Tue was an uneventful lesson. I was taking her back to pasture. We had just walked out of the barn and two dogs not even close to her walked behind her maybe about 10 feet. They didn't do anything. Just crossing paths. She suddenly jumped back and threw her butt up and stomped the ground. I think I can control the crow hops and side movements now that I know what to expect but I don't know if I could have stayed in the saddle the last time. It's got something to do with the dark opening of the barn behind her and dogs. I would bet that a dog around the first time because I didn't notice these two until she jumped back while I was leading her.
Oh, sounds like you had a great ride. I love that area, it is really beautiful. You sure did get a winner in Cyn, don't you think. She'll get the hang of water one day. It is really nerve-wracking if you aren't expecting a jump. ecurbh has a good seat, he stayed on :)
It sounds like you have a great horse and a really good seat on her.
Our colt has much more black...'cept for socks and a star. His name is Condor Bentley Star.
Here he is with our Arabian, Playboy's Vanity.
Thanks. Cold and rainy and muddy but fun. :)
You have beautiful horses:')
What a gorgeous horse.
Post #2502 is Bentley's Dad. He is a beauty all right.
Boy, I'd have loved to see his face - and yours. So whose dog is it?
Next time you have a vet around, have him check her eyes. She may have a vision problem that can be overcome just with work.
Not sure but I think he thinks he's mine. He's in my back yard. He doesn't have a collar. I guess I'll have to call animal control.
Oh - they would make a beautiful painting. Gorgeous horses.
Another beauty.
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