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Posted on 01/02/2007 9:57:39 AM 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.
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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
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread SEVEN
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread EIGHT
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread NINE
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread TEN
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Oh hell yeah.
I have a pair of everyday men's workboots for mucking about in the barn, and a pair of insulated workboots for the winter that keep my feet beyond toasty. But when I ride I wear a pair of jodphur boots because they sure as heck beat pulling on a pair of tall boots, especially in the summer. I pull up my socks around my breeches so that I don't rub my ankle.
Much more comfortable! Pull my socks up over breeches, and then put on a pair of half chaps! That's the way!
Very sad state of affairs here. It's been cold for soooo long that 36 degrees this afternoon felt warm, too warm for a jacket. I might as well live in Alaska or Canada - well, it might be warmer there.
Our bedspread matches the Siameasle's eyes . . .
You're acclimated.... Just imagine how good 36 would feel when it's 110 outside. :~)
Very pretty - that's a jewel color of blue, bet the kitty's eyes are really striking.
We bought it to hide the dog hair ;~)
It'll be easy to wash and it'll protect our big comforter that's too big to wash easily.
It matches everyone but Cartman.
Well it generally doesn't get to 110 here, at least not before this year but who knows :) I think we're entering an ice age in Nevada.
We shoulda listened to Al Gore... ;~)
I should rephrase that - it does get hot here but it doesn't feel like it because it's so dry, and it doesn't get that hot that often.
Yep, well if he wants to bring global warming my way, I'll promise to listen this time :)
It really IS hard to see where Gidget ends and the comforter begins!
But I was out taking a lesson this afternoon - and when I got off I discovered that the heel on one boot had come loose. So I guess I'll be wearing my laceups and half chaps again while they're at the shoe repair. Might as well have 'em re-dyed at the same time (BAD stirrup leather marks on the inside leg!)
Like most Lilac Points, her eyes are a little on the pale side. Seal Points have the darkest blue eyes, some are almost purple. My Blue Points probably had the closest to a true deep lapis lazuli blue.
Now that's alright:')
That's a great idea! We could go to my cabin, I have lots of trails down there. It's one hr. from Akron and 20 miles west of Stuebenville. A little burg called Amsterdam. I have a trailer so if that's not convenient then we could meet somewhere...any ideas?
EXCITING NEWS.....we have been going down to Aiken SC to look at property and this past weekend we bought a 7 acre lot in an equestrian subdivision. The subdivision is 2100 acres with 30 miles of riding trails interspersed throughout the neighborhood. It is soooooooo cool. We are talking to builders now and hope to be ready to move permanently by next winter. I can't take the Ohio winters anymore and Aiken is such a neat town. Weather is mild, and it is a very horse friendly town. As a matter of fact, horrses have the right of way !!!!! There ae a lot of disciplines there: hunter jumpers, racing horses being trained, driving and just plain trail riding which is my interest. I will try to post a picture of rush hour in Aiken. The bank I work for has been bought by Huntington and considering that I do mortggage loans and the market as slow as it is, it is time for me to make a change. The market in Aiken is booming and I think I can do better down there. The idea is to work a few more yrs then retire. At that time, I'll spend winters in Aiken and summers at our cabin in southern Ohio. Keep your fingers crossed that it works like I hope it does.
The following link tells a little about aiken http://www.aikenchamber.net/about_aiken/equestrian-guide.shtml
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