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
catch the first flight here and you can be with my horses out on a beautiful spring fed creek trail. Take you out to ride on the beaches of the gulf of mexico. Window shopping all through pier park. Send you up in a parasail behind a boat then go scuba diving around some of the wrecks. We have the largest night club in the us with club lavela that holds 3000 people. Some amazing restaurants to savor your most delicate palate.
Well, you know I had to get your interest peaked before just telling my story..lol
I was a casual drinker after owning the bar because before running a bar I was a healthy drinker. I wasn't much for beer because it made me urinate too much and I couldn't hold it. Liquor and shine were my choice of fluid. I could drink a 5th of Evan and be more sober than a beer drinker after 3 beers. For future reference in the story, I NEVER DID DRINK AND DRIVE.
Anyways, I was enjoying a beer on the back porch one humid fall afternoon while my daughter and wife were watching movies in the air conditioned living room. Apparently the movie had a scene where the dad was drinking pretty heavy and decided to make a run to the store. He was home alone with his 8 yr old son and took him with him. He was T-boned by another drunk driver who ran a red light and killed the little boy.
My daughter came out there at 6 yrs old and told me about the scene then followed it with a gentle request for me to stop drinking so I wouldn't hurt her or her brother and sisters. I started to try and explain to her that I never drink and drive under any circumstances, but felt that if she had that much passion towards the subject then I could honor that for the good of her future. It has been a worthwhile exemption since then as we have continued to grow in our relationship to this day.
I pick on her every once in awhile about buying a pack of beer when at the grocery store. She looks up at me with a smoot frown and hands on her hip, shaking that finger...You know you can't have any beer after you promised"... then smiles and gives me a hug and kiss.
Oh Critter, I am so terribly sorry. What a horrendous experience, and made much worse so because the kids saw it.
With Grace, don't be silly about the pics. I deliberately chose the pics of me that were flattering. Did you see the one of me with McLain Ward? I look like crap. I also have terrible posture, and often look like this.
Have you tried to get your dog to eat human food, like hot dogs, or chicken breasts?
Oh and for some of you..I was also a smoker of 2 packs a day until Thankgiving 2011. I quit cold turkey. Well, I slowed down from Monday to Wednesday and had my last one that Wednesday night around 9 pm.
that is awesome of you Rick . I quit Smoking because of a similar story with my daughter. And it helped me stay smoke free when I saw what cancer did to my Gamma and now my mother.
Oh Critter, I am so terribly sorry. What a horrendous experience, and made much worse so because the kids saw it.
With Grace, don't be silly about the pics. I deliberately chose the pics of me that were flattering. Did you see the one of me with McLain Ward? I look like crap. I also have terrible posture, and often look like this.
Have you tried to get your dog to eat human food, like hot dogs, or chicken breasts?
I learned it from Mennonites when I was a milk man. They would get 5lb tubs every week from me and I finally asked what they were using it for. They told me they fed it to their dogs to improve the coat and health. i started my dogs on it and within a month I could tell the difference in the shine and health of the coat.
I learned it from Mennonites when I was a milk man. They would get 5lb tubs every week from me and I finally asked what they were using it for. They told me they fed it to their dogs to improve the coat and health. i started my dogs on it and within a month I could tell the difference in the shine and health of the coat.
Ok, then I have nothing else to offer except thoughts and prayers... Hopefully something is found to help her and you fix the issue. I hope it is soon to ease the suffering for both of you.
Ok, then I have nothing else to offer except thoughts and prayers... Hopefully something is found to help her and you fix the issue. I hope it is soon to ease the suffering for both of you.
I don't know if it would make a difference, but my Dad raised beagles for awhile and when one would get sick and stop eating he would always make them eat a raw egg. Just thought I'd throw that out there just in case.
In other news...I have been approached about taking over a boarding facility. It would be my business, not a manager. I would lease the property. The guy that has the property leased now is about to lose it do to his customers leaving. He has not been providing hay or planting grass in the pastures like he was suppose to. I'm suppose to be going to look at it after work today then take some time researching costs and resources to make it work.
In other news...I have been approached about taking over a boarding facility. It would be my business, not a manager. I would lease the property. The guy that has the property leased now is about to lose it do to his customers leaving. He has not been providing hay or planting grass in the pastures like he was suppose to. I'm suppose to be going to look at it after work today then take some time researching costs and resources to make it work.
Not easy I know! :-( My heart and head are with you. I KNOW that everyone here would like to ease all the pain and now your new worry, we would like to hold your hand, give you and others a little time.... if only we could.
We are all scattered around the World and yet we can share, support, vent and understand. Being so many it is wonderful to share our good times and we have quite a few. But we also can share our not so good times and that is part of our family here. The part I like most.
Hugging you Critter and all around you.
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Roadyy.... IF you DARE look at a boarding place with looking at what I'm looking at (still) you.... I wish you luck. I would be nice to have some GOOD people in on a place.
Oh critter I am so very sorry to here about the loss. Our family knows about unexpected horse deaths.....as one of our horses was shot by a poacher one night. My found her the next morning....it was terrible and heart wrenching. Hugs to you!!!!
Congrats to all of you who gave up smoking! I gave my parents fits...they stopped!! never a habit I luckily started....although I do like to sit down to a nice glass of wine once in a while. DH and I enjoy a good cocktail hour out on the deck some evenings before dinner.....��
Ok all....I'm At iit again!!!!! That horse trader got some new ones!!!! Check it out!
Funny, I ran down to the Amish guy, he's our farrier, to make an appointment tonight.....one of my former students dad was there, so we started talking about this kris smith guy......the Amish farrier guy knows him!!! That small town USA for ya! Can't get away with nothin'. Lol. Had only good things to say! That's positive!!
Oh.....returned to school to hear nothing but horrible things about my sub yesterday!!!!!! :evil: she'll never be back in my room again!!!!! Principal assured me of that!!:thumbsup:
I hear all of talking about your aging pups....ours is too! It will be a sad, sad day when our doggie goes.....she's our child!!! She is a border mix ,and will turn 12 this month. She does well, but is developing neuropathy in her hind legs so we use a step to get her in the car and bed. Exercise seems to help...but it's sad to watch her legs shake. She has also developed two tumors, but the vet thinks they are benign. We know our time is limited.....we love her to pieces every single day! :hug:
Tell me what horses you like!!! I am planning on a journey Thursday!!! Why not??? :happydance:
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