The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread THREE!

[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?

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 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 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.

[Duchess47]

Put JJ on my prayer list.

Yes, discipline within the 10seconds if possible - you did fine, but no need to wait after that at all. I don't think you could actually make her fall but don't worry about that either. If she's paying attention at all, she'll be balanced. If she isn't, she'll learn.

[HairOfTheDog]

Did you really just spam? ;~D

[HairOfTheDog]

Prayers Certainly CindyDawg....

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

UUUMMMMMMMMMM....yes:\.

Becky

[CindyDawg]

Anyone ride today? I can't believe how lazy I was. Still waiting on Sir Edward to come home. I should have just gone out by myself. I may get a rope and take Cody with me and go spend some time with them in the morning.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Hey, I've been forgetting.

You never commented...Did you notice the post where I said that Mack told me, he thinks I should forget about selling Harley and Rusty and keep them both?

So, they'll be here....

Becky

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

The forecast here for tomorrow is 67:), good chance of rain, but hopefully we'll get some clear time in. I'll ride trails anyway.

Becky

[Duchess47]

Have fun and post some pictures. FWI I agree with Mack, keep them both. :)

[CindyDawg]

BM

[Esther Ruth]

Will say prayer for JJ. Did you see this thread? Thought of you mentioning spy ware, lotsa goodlinks.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1318918/posts

[CindyDawg]

Thanks. I'll look at the thread. How's your weather?

[CindyDawg]

I was thinking it was a slow night for pop ups but it's usually about 10 of the same ones and I've found out that if I just put them to sleep at the bottom (don't know what that's called) instead of deleting then the little suckers don't bother me:')

[CindyDawg]

Thanks. I thought you might be intersted in this. It was sent to me by a ranch

Leasing is an excellent option for riders who are not yet ready to buy. Leasing involves paying for monthly board, vet, shoeing and other expenses of keeping a horse without actually owning him. The lease benefits include being able to ride whenever you want, use our facilities and ride on the ranch. Lessors pay for lessons as usual, but can do practice rides and join scheduled trail rides for no additional cost.

Is this something a lot of stables are doing. Why would you do this instead of buying?

[Duchess47]

Generally people get into an agreement like that because they can't afford the orginal purchase price of the horse but can afford the upkeep, ie a purchase price of $10,000.

[tuffydoodle]

Hey, thanks for the ping on that convenience store thread. I hadn't heard anything about it.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Good morning

Becky

[HairOfTheDog]

I did see that.... and was pretty pleased about it!

Good morning!

[AnAmericanMother]

I actually lease my Gracie mare - don't pay for shoeing or vet but pay for everything else (plus I'm always getting her little extras like supplements etc.) In return for not paying her vet and farrier bills, my trainer uses her in the lesson program when I'm not riding her. It works out great because she tends to use her for the beginner lessons - so she gets light hacking work when I'm not there, and she's smart enough to know that she can nod around the ring with the beginners, but when I get on her back it's time to go to work.

The advantage is that I don't have the day to day responsibility of looking after her, but still have her available for hunts, shows, etc. One of the major advantages of leasing doesn't apply to me - if you're a beginner or a kid who hasn't finished growing yet, it makes a lot of sense because it's easy to change horses as your skill improves or as you grow taller. But Gracie is my horse and I've already agreed to look after her if she ever gets unsound or too old to ride. There's a tiny barn right around the corner from our house that isn't that good for riding (no open pastures, just paddocks and one small ring) but would be perfect for a retired horse to snooze and be spoiled by everyone.

[CindyDawg]

Rent a Horse, hmm? I can see it now. No credit check. Free delivery. Low weeekly payments:') The boarders at my stables get all of these other perks for free:')

[CindyDawg]

I'm glad Gracie has a retirement plan:') It looks like minimal overhead for the stable owners too doesn't it?