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#1 ·
I thought I would start a new thread for people over 40
who love horses.
This thread is open to owners leasers an people who
love horses

I will start I am 48 years old and I never yet owned a horse
mainly because of finances.
I have been around horses most of my life. I have ridden
all kinds of horses first ponies then horses
I have ridden Arab, Quarter Horses, Morgans, Appendix Quarter horses.
Thoroughbreds, Appaloosas, American Saddlebreds and Paints and lots of mixed breeds too and all sizes 14hh-17hh
I have ridden both English and western
here is are pictures of me riding my friends Pinto 14hh
and my friends Half Arab

My husband knows how much I would love my own horse so in the spring we are looking in to leasing a horse
 

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#22,381 ·
Good a.m. All

Hope everyone is well. I have been spoiled lately by balmy mid 60s and low 70s. Front went thru and low and behold, it's brisk this a.m. Considering the time of year, oh well, to be expected.

Celeste I am sorry you are having trouble with your back. Yep, you're right, old age is not for wimps. Oh boy, I can second that. I was preparing my feed this a.m. and bent over to scoup the feed and started to stand up. The lower muscles in my back gripped and went into spasms. Stopped everything and went inside to gulp down some tyonal. My problem is no exercise. One of the top priority items on my list for this spring is working out. I hope you get better. Hope its not anything serious.

Koolio Fred was fortunate to have found you. Even a short life loved is much richer than being out there somewhere without food and shelter. Still is hard to loose one. Hope you had a great ride yesterday.

Natalie Thank you for the support. I am starting to wonder if what I am going thru is just realization of the aging process. Another factor is being alone and totally dependent on myself. I am so afraid of getting disabled and not being able to care for things. When I was a kid, my mother was raising us three because my father had been killed in a car wreck. We ranged from 7 - 16 yrs. We would try to get her to ride with us many times. She would simply say that she was the sole caretaker and provider. Too risky that something could happen. I didn't understand then, but I do now. The horse is gorgeous. Hope that turns out well for you.

PH13 I understand about the rifle season. On the days hunting is permitted in this area, I try not to even travel the roads to go out. Those rounds are so powerful and travel so far. Many don't seem to realize that. If someone misses their target and something doesn't stop that round or it doesn't lose its momentum then it could hit somebody. Hope you have a safe trip to your seminar. Be careful.

TJ Beautiful tank pic. I know you enjoy watching your fish. Bet it's relaxing. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Hope your test run to the courthouse goes well. People need to realize that when they break the law and resist arrest the police have to subdue them. Without the police, law and order would break down in a days time. They can't do their jobs with their hands tied. The only thing is that I am so old and breakable, if I am ever told to freeze, I am getting on the ground before they get to me. I will comply 100% Hope the weather holds out and you can do your lesson. Also, hope you enjoy your get together.

Hey Stanley Definitely good to stay with the tried and true. No unpleasant surprises that way.:thumbsup: Hope you're doing well.

Remali Looks like your becoming a regular. Really nice to see ya here.

Hey Nickers, Sue, NS, Blue, MR, Rick and AnitaAnne. Been thinking about TexasGal. Not hearing from her makes me sad. I hope I haven't missed anyone. If so please forgive.

Have a good day. God bless and keep you.

:wave:
 
#22,383 ·
As we age there are some things better left to the young ones. I have learnt over the past few years experimentation can have its pitfalls so its the tried and tested for me.:shock::lol:

How did you hurt you back ?
I thought about telling you that I was injured while breaking a mustang caught freshly off the plain.

I also considered saying that I was mobbed by fans as I sang on stage.

But I guess I'll just tell the truth. I took a 22 pound turkey out of the dang oven and something went, crunch..............
 
#22,384 ·
I thought about telling you that I was injured while breaking a mustang caught freshly off the plain.

I also considered saying that I was mobbed by fans as I sang on stage.

But I guess I'll just tell the truth. I took a 22 pound turkey out of the dang oven and something went, crunch..............

LOL.

Sounds like me... when people ask me how I wrecked my knee (I have a torn meniscus and a displaced kneecap, I actually did it to both of my knees) I want to tell them I did it swooshing down a mountain in Aspen. But, the sad truth is I was scooting around on my living floor, on my butt (picking up the tiny bits of newspaper my dog had shredded up), I went to get up, pushed off at a weird angle with my leg.... and I heard a loud ripping and tearing noise and horrific pain, it was my knee. I couldn't walk for about a week, and it still likes to lock up and give me grief. :-o

I hope your back feels better soon.
 
#22,385 ·
Good morning!
It is a beautiful winter day here with clear blue skies and the trees blanketed in twinkly frost. It's a balmy -10 C. Not bad for here...

Eole - if you don't want that grey horse, you can send her my way. :D. She looks so much like Koolio did at that age. I get she is a lovely mover.

Celeste - I hope your back gets better quickly. Are you using anything on it? I don't know if you can get Voltarin there, but it is a topical anti-inflammatory and works wonders. It is available here without a prescription.

TJ - still hoping to hear you are feeling much better soon. Love the fish tank.

Roadyy - How's the horse trailer coming along?

Remali, Stan, me etc. - yes, aging kinda sucks...

I had another great ride on Koolio yesterday. We were all alone in the barn when I got there and they were grooming the arena, which distressed him some. I cannot remember the last time he was away from any other horses. He paced in the stall a bit, but settled well in the arena. He came much softer and rounder yesterday than our last ride, so I'm happy about that. Both of us are out of shape, so I'm aiming for short but often rides until we are both more fit. Here is a pic of my little goober, ready to go back outside.



DD has found a little girl (11) to ride Cheeky Pony (Himmy). We weren't sure how she would be with a child, but it went extremely well. If Himmy doesn't sell before she leaves for Florida, this girl and her mom are going to lease her for the three months (if they don't decide to buy her outright). This is good news because both are very good riders and can continue with Himmy's training and potentially get her to a few more shows. All feedback suggests this pony has the potential to go far, really far. She's a joy to ride, very showy, talented and has a great foundation as a show pony or an eventer. We would really like to see h far she can go with the right person. DD knows these people and they would be awesome for her.
 
#22,386 ·
I thought about telling you that I was injured while breaking a mustang caught freshly off the plain.

I also considered saying that I was mobbed by fans as I sang on stage.

But I guess I'll just tell the truth. I took a 22 pound turkey out of the dang oven and something went, crunch..............
Celeste, I'm really sorry you were mobbed by an admiring unbroken mustang while you were singing while extracting a large turkey from the oven...:shock:

Sure hope you feel better soon!! Back pain is awful (mine is just nagging & chronic; w/Ellen, I need more exercise/stretching...& I do need less Ibuprofen, that stuff long term can't be good for one's liver...)

Do feel better soon:)
 
#22,387 ·
Good morning!
It is a beautiful winter day here with clear blue skies and the trees blanketed in twinkly frost. It's a balmy -10 C. Not bad for here...



TJ - still hoping to hear you are feeling much better soon. Love the fish tank.



Remali, Stan, me etc. - yes, aging kinda sucks...

I had another great ride on Koolio yesterday. We were all alone in the barn when I got there and they were grooming the arena, which distressed him some. I cannot remember the last time he was away from any other horses. He paced in the stall a bit, but settled well in the arena. He came much softer and rounder yesterday than our last ride, so I'm happy about that. Both of us are out of shape, so I'm aiming for short but often rides until we are both more fit. Here is a pic of my little goober, ready to go back outside.



DD has found a little girl (11) to ride Cheeky Pony (Himmy). We weren't sure how she would be with a child, but it went extremely well. If Himmy doesn't sell before she leaves for Florida, this girl and her mom are going to lease her for the three months (if they don't decide to buy her outright). This is good news because both are very good riders and can continue with Himmy's training and potentially get her to a few more shows. All feedback suggests this pony has the potential to go far, really far. She's a joy to ride, very showy, talented and has a great foundation as a show pony or an eventer. We would really like to see h far she can go with the right person. DD knows these people and they would be awesome for her.
Tracey, I AM feeling better, but not as better as I want to feel:-(, but will get there soon.

Yes, aging sucks. I recall sometimes what several elderly women & my mother have said (talking 80-90 plus yrs old here): "But I feel THIRTY inside!" That's the weird part, our 30 yr old watching in amazement as the body does very odd things...creeps up on us, like, how on earth did THAT happen?:shock:

Koolio is so very handsome:) Really nice pic of him. I'm glad to hear that the young girl might work out for Miss Cheeky.:)

Kinda nice day here too,was supposed to be sunny but is cloudy, but still 50 degrees.
 
#22,388 ·
Hope you feel better soon tjtalon, hopefully this flu season isn't going to be too awful.

Hope your drive into downtown Denver goes well, I lived in Aurora for about a month back in 1994, I remember driving into downtown with one of my roommates, I was totally lost, ha. I later had a job interview near downtown so I did a dry run too, makes it a whole lot less nerve-wracking to know what to expect before the day you need to be there. Do they still have that really pretty place somewhere in downtown with all the Christmas lights? I think the place had a name, but I can't think of it right now. I've never been there, but had seen some photos of it, my sister was telling me about it (she lives in Aurora).
Remali (& all): "There And back Again". Dreaded the "adventure", but found the place & parking possibility (just have to get there early enough on the 16th to GET a parking place). I passed right by the City & County Building, where they have the Christmas light show (saw it one year, years ago, really very pretty). What I hate about core DownTown is the confusing convolution of short (continuation of bigger)streets w/their odd angles & cramped turn lanes...just plain nerve-wracking, you really have to know what lane to be in, or you'll p..s people off trying to get into a lane or simply not be able to, due to traffic (no one will let you "in", for sure).

I went later than I'd planned (alarm went off 5am, kept hitting snooze until 7am), but going down there in traffic ("light", as Sunday, but still Denver traffic is still Denver traffic) was prob'ly a good idea. On the 16th, will be heading down there in rush hour..yay:-(. Even got out of the car & studied the parking lot payment instructions, which shows how ill versed I am with this. "The little trip sure took me out of my comfort zone.

Remali, I live in far up east Denver, maybe 3 miles (or less) from the start of the Aurora "boundary" on Havana & Mississippi or Alameda (your sister will know the area(s). Btw, lots of changes since 1994 &...more traffic!:lol:
 
#22,390 ·
Hey:hide:

Guess it's fess up time. The past two days have been a time of total doubt. The day River got so upset during that windy day was totally understandable. I was discouraged, but not out of the game. Day before yesterday, K my neighbor to be came over on her Clydsdale x to see if I wanted to ride. River came up and let me catch him with no problem. I let him and Louigi sniff and check each other out. They seemed ok with each other. I walked him around to the tack room door and tied him. I had brushed him that a.m. so I went to get the saddle pad. He acted as if the saddle pad was the worst monster ever. Got it on him:shock: then went and got the saddle. Oh my goodness! Never have seen him so scared. K said maybe she could pony him. She took him out to the big area and led him around. He dodged and darted and whirled around. She came back and said I didn't need to ride this horse. That was the beginning of my nose dive. What an awful thing. The next day, I got him out and took to where he had been tied before. I brushed him and picked his feet. I went in and got the saddle pad. I walked up to him with the pad right up against me. I was brushing the hay that had gotten on it off. I stood there next to him so he could see it wasn't hurting me. He cut his eye over at it and eventually sniffed it. I talk to him constantly. Then as relaxed and calm as I could I placed it on his back. Then let him relax and see that it was ok. I then took it off and walked around to the other side and held it against and was brushing it off. Same as before. That side was alittle more difficult, but was doable. Seeing him get so upset really unsettled me. With that said

Late this p.m. after being in that awful pit of gloom and doom I went out to feed. Fed River first, then went to feed my hens. Came back from the barn with his nights worth of hay and gave it to him. Went back to the house. Went back out later, and he had finished eating and was standing at the fence. He has been so apprehensive I just figured he would back off and walk away if I tried to pet him. He didn't. I walked up and was able to pet him. I had really been discouraged and was ready to give him up, but something was different. There seemed to be a connection that I had not seen before. Could it be that the big horse scared him the other day? He is near the bottom of the hierarchy where he came from. He has never been ponied either, and probably didn't know what was going on. I don't want to give up on him too soon. I know how that feels. K said I didn't need a horse like that. But, what she is not thinking is that her horses were at that point at one time or another. With my fears, am I jumping the gun and not giving him a fair chance? I don't know how I will pull this off, but I believe I need a small outside arena 30 x 60. We need more time to connect and I think my confidence will be greater in an enclosed area. I know yall knew something was going on with me and this was it. Sorry about the novel, but I needed to vent. What are your opinions and how do you think I need to approach this.
 
#22,392 ·
O Ellen. I wish I was there with you. I know I haven't posted much lately. My head really hasn't been in a good place and have been a pretty bad person. I've been keeping an eye on you all here and glad you all had a nice Thanksgiving.

Ellen, River is a fine horse. Maybe he is up against a few things he's not seen before, but you can overcome that. I truly wish I could show you how to get comfortable with him on your own before tackling outsiders. I know this friend is trying to help. You just keep working with River on his own, bonding and getting his trust. We will work on getting your confidence level up so that YOU are the herd leader. If you choose to ride with a stranger then he WILL accept that. Ellen, my dear, horsemanship is 95% in YOUR psyche and only 5% outside influence. YOU ARE KEY. I wish I was there. I so need a project right now.
 
#22,393 ·
Ellen: Good for you for tacking River up and showing him there is nothing to worry about. I think you just need to take things a day at a time and not put too much pressure on yourself. Is River used to meeting strange horses? That can certainly make a horse act up.

TJ: Glad your trip went well. I do my best to avoid cities whenever possible. And your tank is beautiful. I appreciate fish but seem to kill them regardless (along with most house plants).

Koolio: A rider for the pony sounds perfect. Fingers crossed they buy her!

Celeste: Other than the original injury, every time I throw my back out now, it's doing silly things (like picking up a gum wrapper off the lobby floor at work). Back pain is beyond description.. I hope you find some relief asap.
 
#22,394 ·
Today was a crazy busy day here, but in a great way.

First thing, we hauled Gamer to the trainer. She has only ever been trailered once before (when I got her from her original owner), though we have worked on going into the trailer since. She self-loaded with only a brief hesitation! She rode quietly and unloaded just as quietly at the new barn. She was a bit snorty and looky, but kept her head and was willing to work for Bill (the trainer). It gave me hope that I can get past my mental block with her yet.






After returning home, DH and I went out to find our Christmas tree. We didn't even have to slog around in the mud for very long before finding the tree that called to both of us (luckily we have agreed on a tree every year). This one broke the trend of a bigger tree every year.. thank goodness because I did NOT like having to dangle off the top of the 8' ladder last year to decorate the top. :shock:




After the successful tree hunt, we stopped in at a friend's place and I finally got to meet Humphrey!!






 
#22,396 ·
My problem will be getting it in my yard some where I can reach it with power to work on it.lol. No way will I get it into the backyard or even in the driveway to the front yard at that length. I'll have to park it across the street for now til I figure a place to store it with power to work on it.

I would have to remove the wooden rails on either side of the driveway and risk dropping off into the ditch trying to back it into the front. The road around to the back yard has some tight curves that I barely am able to make with the short 4 horse trailer let alone trying it with a 35 footer. I would have to make quick work of multiple trees to straighten out the path if I could even make the turn to get it on that road. lol

I'll figure something out. All of my tools and equipment for working on it are in the shop in the back yard.
Maybe you can store it where the horses are, would make it much easier!
 
#22,397 ·
I agree with Celeste. Humphrey is too cute.

Thanks for the support. My HF family always comes thru. You guys are great. Yeah, I wish yall could be here.

Blue hope things get better. Keep on keeping on. You and the others here are very special to me. You are wonderful and always deserve to be happy.:hug:
 
#22,398 ·
I could not help but like Humphrey. :D

Good Evening All:
Not much going on here, plenty of rain yesterday.
We attended a Christmas party in the evening.
I have been working on aquarium.
Replaced a sensor on the diesel truck.
The Dragon is breathing and the Corn is Growing.

Not terribly cold but I have no desire for the outdoors right now.

My horses are happy although a bit muddy in the field.

Just checking in and saying hello. :D

I have been very involved in the aquarium.
Built two LED light hoods and creating an aquascape from concrete and mortar.
I have picked out all of my plants for the tank, and have selected the fish.
Now I must finish construction and cure the concrete.
I will post some pics soon, I've been taking progress pics all along.
 
#22,400 ·
Good Morning everyone!:D

Have been checking in, but really no time to write, and not really anything to write about.....kinda quiet.....a needed change. :D

Ellen, I got the impression you had been grooming River and saddling him these last couple weeks? If not, I would do that on a daily basis, if not twice a day. Remember about the sacking out too! :wink:

That being said....sometimes Jay is 'flinchy' when I bring out the saddle pad. This I can't explain, but it also tells me that it is time for me to 'sack him out'!! I don't know if it is the non-use that gets him that way, but I stop it in the tracks immediately.

I take him out to the middle of the field (we don't have a ring/arena) and move his feet, sack him out, the works. Maybe just 5-10 minutes. It makes all the difference in the world.

I agree with whoever said the other horse could be the problem. Was that other horse in eye sight when you were tacking up? Either way, a new horse definitely would have had him jiggy.....as well as the ponying.

There again....maybe hand walking him along side the other horse may have eased his angst.

I also agree that they feed off of us....big time! How was your frame of mind?

You can do this, but start on the ground. Can the previous owners come again and soon? My parents always taught me....if you fall off, get right back on. Metaphorically speaking in your life....but the longer you wait, the more afraid you will get....I don't want that for you.

Wish we could all be there for you! What about your horse friend with the clyde....could she come while you mount up? No horse tho......

Just suggestions. Wish you BEST of luck. RIDE STRONG!!!!!:wink::D You can do it!
 
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