The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread SEVEN

See our "who's who" page! ^

[HairOfTheDog]

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
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread FIVE
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread SIX

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

[HairOfTheDog]

Welcome [back] to the thread... glad you had a good ride!

[Duchess47]

Thanks for the pictures - I love that mural.

[Duchess47]

Well, I hope it doesn't come to that but I sure don't want it here. We need another horse like we need more heat!

[Duchess47]

My answer was "You can't be serious. You and Tracey and Bob have lost your minds" :)

[FrogInABlender]

Thanks for the pics Tuff, those are great!

[FrogInABlender]

...You and Tracey and Bob have lost your minds" :)

Sounds like you've been triple-teamed. I'd say that horse is as good as at your place right now. ;o)

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Good morning

Tuffy, that building reminded me of the Cowboy Hall of Fame in OK City. I had to do a double take, wondering if you cam all the way up to the City:)

My farrier better get here and be healthy:).

Becky

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

So, what do they want the horse for?

Becky

[squarebarb]

Good morning all.

I was delighted to see Tuff's pics of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. I belong to an organization that helped raise money for it. Just a little money but every penny counted. It looks great.

Will check in again tonight. I am off to Eagle Pass and Fort Duncan on the Rio Grande to do some research. After I go down and tend to my darling dimwit Thoroughbred. I am using Furazone and slaked lime on her wound. Sigh.

[tuffydoodle]

Squarebarb, the money you raised sure went to good use, that museum is beautiful and lots of fun. They didn't build it cheaply, the murals and building details are just awesome.

What is slaked lime?

[tuffydoodle]

I would like to visit the Cowboy Hall of Fame. I adore old West history and sometimes think I was born in the wrong era.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Mack and I went down there a few years ago. I really enjoyed it:). It's worth a trip.

Becky

[tuffydoodle]

How long does it take to get to Oklahoma City from the DFW area?

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

I think maybe about 3 hours. It takes us 4-5 to get to Dallas, I think, been while since we went. We're nearly 2 hours north and east of OK City. I think it's would just be straight north for you???. Good roads all the way too.

Becky

[Beaker]

Morning everyone.
I have not gotten off to a good start. My boss was unable to submit my time before going on vacation, so it doesn't look like I'm going to get paid for a month! (I get paid on a bi-weekly basis and she's gone for two weeks) I guess that the bright side to this, is that I'm going to have a fat check waiting for me then, but that doesn't help the bills that I have to pay now! :-/

But in other good news, I was able to find a temporary placement for my dog. Hooray.

[tuffydoodle]

It probably would be a straight shot for me, just get on I35 on go north.

Do you like Fiestaware? When we went to the cutting horse show yesterday, we stopped by a large antiques store and they had the best selection of new Fiestaware that I've ever seen! I got a turquoise set of mixing bowls, some large salt and pepper shakers and a large fruit bowl. I like getting lots of different colors, makes for a fun, cheerful table.

[tuffydoodle]

Good grief, aren't there laws about withholding someone's paycheck for no good reason? How do they expect you to pay your bills for a month? Tell your creditors that your boss is on vacation???

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

To tell the truth, I'm not familiar with Fiestaware, but it sounds nice:)

Becky

[Beaker]

Tell your creditors that your boss is on vacation???
That would give them a good chuckle, and they would probably put it on the list of "Excuses They've Heard From People 1001 Times"
I'll figure something out. I'll just go above her. But she left me a nice note that says that she tried to sign it electronically and couldn't. Wasn't that sweet? I don't think that it's her fault, but that doesn't help matters.

[tuffydoodle]

There are collectors of vintage Fiestaware but I buy the new stuff. Too many things get broken around here to spend the big bucks on antiques. And besides, I like to use it, not display it.