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Posted on 07/14/2005 3:23:55 PM PDT 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.
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I guarantee a full moon makes people act nutty. I used to be a directory assistance operator, for nearly 10 years. I would handle over a 1000 calls a day and it was very easy to tell when there was a full moon.
Well, I decided to put Bud back with the other horses and try to work with him on his problem of running through the gate at feeding time. Night before last, I put a halter on him before I opened the gate in order to lead him up quietly. I opened the gate and he still took off like a rocket, jerked the lead rope out of my hands, and ran off bucking. Soooo, I caught him, didn't let him eat, put him in the round pen and made him do about 100 laps then took him back out to pasture. Last night, he quietly trotted in by himself and went straight to his stall.
He must be a fast learner:)
Becky
He's probably the smartest horse I have, which isn't saying much, but he does catch on quickly. Those laps in the round pen were very hard on him, he hasn't had any regular exercise in years.
It's just amazing that he caught on so quick as to WHY he had to do the laps. Maybe he was still tired??? I'm interested if the lesson sticks, let us know.
Becky
He might have been sore from all those laps. Every time he runs in like that I'm going to make him do it. He'll eventually catch on.
I was doing a search of sex offenders in my area. Check out this winner!
Ok, I'm still doing some reasearch on English and Western Saddles. If you all are tired of the subject let me know:)
My question now is, and I'm not sure how to phrase it, but it seems I've run into alot of people who advocate English saddles, BUT switch to Western for more security when trail riding????? Not just here either but people I've talked to lately. I know Hair, Frog, and AAM ride English all the time, so they must feel they have plenty of saddle. Estogen I don't know what type of saddle you use.
Ecurbh, Beaker, Cindy and maybe tuffy???, you've used both, do you feel more secure in the western? I know tuffy you want your daughter to use a western for trails for more security. Ecurbh, why did you go western?
The other day when I rode with Miranda thru the cows, and when the deer jumped up and he spooked, is when I got to thinking about this question. I'm sure it's going to boil down to preference, and the confidence I have in my own riding. I never hold the horn in those situations, when he spooked I didn't grab it, IMO, grabbing the horn is not going to save you. The Windtec I sat in on the saddle stand felt like I had plenty of saddle under me, and I really liked the feel of the knee rolls, I thought at the time they would help even more then the swells of a western saddle. I could tell I wouldn't feel as secure in some of the other types I sat in, narrower, and not as much knee rolls.
So I guess my question is DO western saddles really give more security, in your opinion, or could that be a mind thing just because they are bigger and have a horn?? LOL, am I worrying this thing to death:)? I just don't want to spend $500 and regret it. Even if I would get one before the CTR, I think I would do it in a western. I'd give myself alot of time in an English before I'd compete in it.
Becky
Yeah, I think he would catch on too, I am just surprised it only took once:)
Becky
Now THERE'S a face you'd be hard-pressed to forget!
Morning everyone!
~sip~
"I am just surprised it only took once:)"
It probably will take more. Even if he did catch on that quickly, he's still gonna test me.
EEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.
Why is it that sex offenders are always so slimey looking? Have you ever seen one that was just really a hunk:)? I know this is not a laughing matter, but seriously, I wonder why that is? Reality, lot of women will probably just lay down for a hunk, doesn't have to be a fight....and that's really sad.
Becky
Tuffy, I've seen enough:)
Becky
Do you know anyone you could borrow an english saddle from for a little while?
I do feel more secure in a western saddle and I feel like they are more comfortable on a long trail ride. The bigger seat distributes your weight over a larger area.
My daughter prefers her english saddle over western any day. I think it's just what you get used to.
"Tuffy, I've seen enough:)"
I was just getting started. LOL
You're right, they are all slimy looking.
Miranda had one that she would have let me try, but it was more the type that was narrow and very flat seat, not much cantle. I'm afraid it wouldn't give me a true feel compared to the one I'm looking at.
I think the bigger seat does make a difference. That was one of the first things I noticed about the Wintec I sat in, I could really tell, other then not having the swells and horn in front of me, that I didn't have as much saddle under me. It felt like plenty. What kind of English saddle do you have?
Becky
could tell=couldn't tell....I think, or is that a double negative:)
You know what I mean:), it felt fine.
Becky
I meant to point out that one of the things that makes me feel more secure in an english saddle are the knee rolls. I like big knee rolls.
And the saddle that I had made for Bud fits him like a glove. It doesn't even need a pad it's such a perfect fit.
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