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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!
AWWWWW:')
When we went to give Okie his medicine tonight there was a baby loose , running thru the barn. Eddie was at the other end and told me to catch him. He had a halter and lead rope on. I'm used to big horses and I was kind of scared of him. I didn't know if he would go nuts and start kicking and jumping but he stood still. I put him in a stall and took his leadrope off but he wouldn't let me mess with his halter. I called the owner and she said he always wears it. Cute little thing but like I said, I didn't know if I was going to have a tiger by the tail or not:')
I'm not sure. Actually, I was thinking about something sweet, with the consistancy of PB, but nothing came to mind. When I give a dog medicine that he won't otherwise take, I roll it up in hamburger meat or something else to disguise it, and it usually goes down without a fight. I was trying to think of something a horse would take. Maybe just put it in a piece of white bread and roll it up in a ball?
I have a paste wormer tube I saved and cleaned out. If I have to give a powder or pills I crunch them up, then put them in the tube fill it with syrup let it stand a few minutes then just squirt it in. No mess, no hassle, no waiting for them to finish eating, and you know they get it all. That's how I'm giving Rusty his maalox:)
Becky
Mark told me this a.m., that he talked to y'all last night.
In your top pic, it looks like a hand sticking out of the clouds waving! AWESOME shots!
Good morning.
Nice day here today. I'm going to try to ride three again but will be trail riding at a walk only.
Becky
Good morning.... I am not really up. I'm goin' back to bed. See you in a few more hours :~D
Woohoo! If I was little more limber, I'd be dancing a jig!!! It's gonna be 78* here today!!
YES
YES
Nuthin' like rubbin' it in!!! LOL.
Today and tomorrow are to be nice and warm, then back down to 50's.
I think I'll skip school today and pack Twinnies and I off to the field.
Do you homeschool?
Becky
The on-line school isn't too bad. Not the usual 'agenda'. But even if there WAS, I'm free to skip over it. LOL!
What an adorable baby! Welcome to the thread.
Please send a picture.
It was impressive when I saw a guy at the circus ride only two horses at the same time. Three would be incredible! : )
Anyway, taking my daughter on a trail ride right now.
LOL:)
Have a good ride.
Horses are eating, I'm finishing up breakfast, then a little housework, then outside:)
Becky
I was told to up his feeding a few weeks so we have been mixing with oats. If he's picky or takes as long today I'll probally mix it with syrup and give it in a syringe though.
Oooooo! Cool picture of Mt. St. Helens! I never thought about taking pictures out the plane window. Now I'll have to try it. Thanks!
How cute! Thanks for dropping in and sharing. Feel free to do so every chance you get. We like new people and pictures!
Flowers are coming up, trees are budding. It's wonderful.
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