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Posted on 03/21/2005 7:18:04 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
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!
Yeah, shade gardening is a challenge. You're pretty much limited to ferns, impatiens, caladiums and stuff like that. I'll bet the horses would love it if you planted corn out in the pasture though. ;o)
Oh, didja notice the concrete horse head in my "Garden"? It's got some kinda brown and black stain on it so it looks like old rusted cast iron. I found it at the Co-Op. I think it's really cool.
He is really cool :~D
I've been out weed-wacking the fence line. I'd much rather be using the mower, but it won't start.... again.
Jeez, you've really got to do something about that mower, or hire yourself a herd of goats. ;o)
I just sent you a couple of video clips I made on the ride this weekend. Not much, but I thought you might like to see them.
I'm heading to the house. Talk to ya later...
Miss Targets, anytime you feel like a trail ride overnight give me a yell.
I am going to take it easy with him...hope all goes well.
What interesting pictures. I don't know which one I like best:') I missed the horse in the garden and had to take a second look.
She's a beauty! Great photos! : )
All of us will be thinking good thoughts and praying you have a nice safe ~fun~ trip! :~D
If you found just a small spot in the shade to plant, columbines, primroses and other natural woodland flowers would do just great. I am looking forward to having somewhere shady to make a woodland garden! : )
I can grow flowers just fine... I really want a spot where I can grow corn ;~D
Well if your mower stays idle, you could replant your front yard! : D
and we want pictures:")
Thanks a lot! Now that we got Jody back from the trainers, I will have something to ride. Might take awhile, for her to get used to going places too. That won't be too bad a drive for you then. He should be fine. Yes, and do take lots of pictures. I could tell you not too worry, but I always do when hauling horses.
Very nice pictures. I love the old Southern mansions. I picture myself as a Southern Belle, in my previous life..lol Your garden is beautiful! I have 4 flats to plant this coming week. I was going to do it this weekend, but thought I better wait. It has rained a lot, and cooled down to the 50's at night. Container gardening is the way to go.
On the prepurchase exams, there's no easy answer. If I had of gotten a prepurchase on Winnie, I wouldn't have bought her, her x-rays were horrible and of course, she turned up lame.
I got a prepurchase on Tuffy and his was iffy, he does have some problems, but I wanted him so badly I took the chance and never regretted it. If he would have had any major problems, I wouldn't have bought him.
I've only sold a few horses, 2 of them went back to previous owners (Juma's mama and a gelding I had), 1 was Juma and I had him priced so low he wasn't much of a risk and one was a palomino gelding that was basically given to me. I sold him to a friend of my brothers, very cheaply, for him to lead his son around on. This was about 5 years ago and they still have that little horse. No one asked for a prepurchase but I sold the horses so cheaply it wouldn't have made any sense to go to that expense.
I love your pictures! So colorful and pretty. I've never been to Alabama, it's gorgeous. Those plantation looking homes are incredible. Can you take tours through them?
I did have the vet check Sarah Lee out but just basics and immunizations. Like you, I already planned to buy her though unless he saw anything major that was wrong.
Good morning.
Becky
You're either having a big storm up there or you're fixing to.
Either someone fell down the stairs or I just heard thunder.
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