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The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread THREE!

Posted on 12/30/2004 7:01:16 PM PST 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?

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.


TOPICS: Hobbies; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: saddleclub
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To: Rose of Sharn

Gone to church. I'll check back later.


2,561 posted on 01/16/2005 3:43:55 PM PST by CindyDawg
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To: CindyDawg

Well I am going to check my camera, get the boys bathed and mama settled for the night, and everything else that needs doing so that i can be busy! Matbe after that i can take up post with a book and relax a bit watching Sugar!
I'll let you all know anything as soon as i can!


2,562 posted on 01/16/2005 3:48:08 PM PST by Rose of Sharn (love everything you do and do everything you love : ))
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To: Rose of Sharn

My workshop? You mean you're not bringing her into the kitchen? I guess I'm lucky...


2,563 posted on 01/16/2005 4:21:16 PM PST by deaconjim (Freep the world!)
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To: Rose of Sharn
Oh and I've drunk two pots of coffee!

I hope Sugar has the foal tonight! If not, I'm going to be in for a loooooooooong night! : ' }
2,564 posted on 01/16/2005 4:23:48 PM PST by deaconjim (Freep the world!)
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To: deaconjim

Oh, now I hadn't thought of that.......hot chocolate would be right on hand of I did! LOL


2,565 posted on 01/16/2005 4:30:27 PM PST by Rose of Sharn (love everything you do and do everything you love : ))
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To: deaconjim

gotta go and quietly check as she is laying down on all that straw I put out...........brb


2,566 posted on 01/16/2005 4:31:49 PM PST by Rose of Sharn (love everything you do and do everything you love : ))
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To: ecurbh

Hi there ecurbh!

I'm just catching up on the thread and saw this post about your tagline. I think that is SUCH a sweet thing to do and you deserve a compliment for it. I believe no good deed should go uncomplimented. Nobody else said anything about it so I'm going to! And it's also nice that you're feeding the horses so Hair can sleep in. She's a lucky lady, but then you're lucky to have her too! :o)


2,567 posted on 01/16/2005 4:34:26 PM PST by FrogInABlender
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To: Beaker

I think it's great that your Dad likes horses and wants to take up riding with you. It's something that'll make you closer. Has he ever ridden before?


2,568 posted on 01/16/2005 4:45:16 PM PST by FrogInABlender
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To: CindyDawg

Just got a look at your snow pictures. I'm JEALOUS! We haven't had any yet. Thanks for posting them.


2,569 posted on 01/16/2005 4:47:24 PM PST by FrogInABlender
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To: deaconjim

she got back up as soon as she heard the door closing. Everything still ok. Its still not bad outside 49


2,570 posted on 01/16/2005 4:51:58 PM PST by Rose of Sharn (love everything you do and do everything you love : ))
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To: FrogInABlender
~blushes~
2,571 posted on 01/16/2005 5:02:16 PM PST by ecurbh (.. .-.. --- ...- . .... .- .. .-. --- ..-. - .... . -.. --- --.)
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To: Rose of Sharn

Evening everyone! We got the office all rearranged and computers hooked back up. I like it this way.

I see we're on baby watch again tonight... Hope everything goes smoothly!


2,572 posted on 01/16/2005 5:03:52 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
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To: FrogInABlender

Thank you so much! He's a purdy good guy!

~smiles~


2,573 posted on 01/16/2005 5:04:27 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
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To: Rose of Sharn
Waiting for a mare to foal is so nerve wracking. It's kinda like waiting for Santa Clause to come. You KNOW you're gonna get something really good, but you just don't know WHEN, and as soon as you go to bed it'll HAPPEN.

I think I read somewhere that horses were one of the few animals that could consciously delay birth until they were in a safe environment. The fact that they allow humans to be there at all says alot about how much they trust us. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed and hoping the best for you all!

2,574 posted on 01/16/2005 5:05:40 PM PST by FrogInABlender
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To: FrogInABlender; HairOfTheDog

Appreciated, yes it is nerve racking, if I see her down again, i shall go out the side entrance and around to the workshop which is next to her field.
I have helped birth many lambs, and am confident with them, but Adge was the first foal I have seen born and Sugars will be the second. I am so scared that if things dont go smoothly, I wont know what to do, and the vet wont get here on time. Horses are so big, and like I have said b4, I was terrified of them up till about a year ago when I made myself get on one. (it was Misty and she must have felt me quaking in my boots!). James wont be here till midnight and I just want Sugar to be ok. (james has a lot more knowledge and experience with horses.)


2,575 posted on 01/16/2005 5:17:01 PM PST by Rose of Sharn (love everything you do and do everything you love : ))
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To: HairOfTheDog

Yes, he is!

Changing the subject...I actually got to ride BOTH days this weekend! And that NEVER happens for me. And the weather actually cooperated to boot. Well, it was a little cold. It was 32 yesterday morning when we rode out but it warmed up into the 40's by late afternoon. This morning it was about 28 and was only 36 when I got home. But I enjoyed the heck out of it and took lots of pictures. I'll post 'em tomorrow when I get to work. I have a piece of crap for a computer at home and the little card reader won't work on it.


2,576 posted on 01/16/2005 5:21:46 PM PST by FrogInABlender
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To: FrogInABlender

I look forward to seeing the photos!


2,577 posted on 01/16/2005 5:23:17 PM PST by Rose of Sharn (love everything you do and do everything you love : ))
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To: Rose of Sharn

I'll bet she doesn't have it until after he gets home. Most all the births I've ever heard about were in the wee hours of the morning.


2,578 posted on 01/16/2005 5:29:42 PM PST by FrogInABlender
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To: FrogInABlender

Well gals, I'm outta here 'til tomorrow. My sweetie just got home from work and he's tired and crabby so I guess I'll go get him something to eat so he can go to bed. Seeya!


2,579 posted on 01/16/2005 5:33:20 PM PST by FrogInABlender
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To: HairOfTheDog

I think you rearrange furniture as often as I do:)

Becky


2,580 posted on 01/16/2005 5:35:20 PM PST by PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain
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