The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread FIVE

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[HairOfTheDog]

*New* The FreeRepublic Saddle Club - Who's Who *pics*

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.

Previous threads:

The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - thread ONE
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread TWO!
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread THREE!
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread FOUR

New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!

[Rose of Sharn]

Here is the oddity, both were interested in Speed, my new little filly. I gave them her pedigree, explained as clearly as possible - 1) she would not be a good trail horse, will grow up like her mom. Needs a job, will be able to spin out from under you in a heart beat, etc. 2) she will not be a jumper, she will be like her mom - maybe 15h tops, etc. etc.

That does sound strange, maybe it was really the price of the two year old they were interested in, rather than the older mare. It was good of you to explain what you did. We are selling Misty (trail horse), Lightning (green broke) and the two foals as soon as we can, as we are getting ready to move and just don't have the time for them all. We want to downsize and I am most comfortable with Sugar and Smokey. We will be honest when we sell though and let the buyer know that Misty has not been rode anywhere near as much as she should, Lightning is eager to please, but as a stalion (maybe gelded soon) needs a more experienced rider and obviously the colts are just begiining. We are selling them all for $1500. I am sure there is a buyer out there somewhere that would be interested. : )

[Duchess47]

You could well be right. People sometimes just amaze me :) but I'm one of the ones that will sit in a public place and watch people. Well, the right person will come along for each of them, as will comeone for your horses.

[Duchess47]

comeone=someone I quit! Time for dinner, sleep, something.

[HairOfTheDog]

Heh - people are nutty and many are no judge of horses ;~D

I've had to talk people out of my pony who just saw her in the pasture and thought she'd be fun for the kids.

[Duchess47]

:) You said it so much better than I did.

[HairOfTheDog]

Your posts all made complete sense. You just need rest. :~D

[RMDupree]

I've had to talk people out of my pony who just saw her in the pasture and thought she'd be fun for the kids.

hehehehe...I'd try to ride her as long as someone video tapes the attempt. I'm sure one of those funniest video shows would give me something to cover my hospital bills. ;-D

[Duchess47]

You are so right. That's what I planned on doing today. Best laid plans of mice and men and all that :)

[HairOfTheDog]

Sure... I'll tape it ;~D

[RMDupree]

*grin*

What a great friend you are! LOL!!

[CindyDawg]

Even geldings rough with the little guys sometimes

[CindyDawg]

So sorry. How disappointing for you

[CindyDawg]

[CindyDawg]

[Beaker]

That's rotten Becky, I'm so sorry. :-(

[CindyDawg]

See her? Sad huh?

[CindyDawg]

She wants out. Starting tomorrow I'm going to turn her out from 10-4. If she doesn't get whipped up on, I'm going to turn her back to the pasture Friday morning.

[Duchess47]

That looks like a nice barn. She must be feeling better if she wants out.

[CindyDawg]

It is nice, for a horse I guess:') She not only wants out but back in the pasture. I let her graze and she went straight to the fence.

[Duchess47]

Well, doing it gradually like you are planning sounds like a good idea. You will know by Friday if she's going to be okay.