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Horse talk for mature people over 40

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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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#10,422 ·
wow you lot are hard to keep up with. Nicker congrats on the horse he is CUTE!!
Lori hope you are OK

Sorry if I missed anyone else, didn't look at the snake.

Been so busy, moving our workplace today so am super tired, but awesome, closer to home and barn. Hubby still away has been since May 6th. Tomorrow am getting hair done and then BBQ at barn for mine and another girls birthdays this weekend. Mine is on Sunday. Tomorrow morning going to my cousins sons hockey game they are up from Seattle so must go visit.
Hay anyone seen CW?
Whew already tired
 
#10,423 ·
Happy early birthday sandi..
Think I'll be fine Im resting... Although the pain pill is making me itch.

I was super busy at my salon today.. I didn't even get a lunch ..
I will work tomorrow till 2 then go get grain and then off to a party for the jeep club we are in. That should be fun...


Bre has a shooting match on Sunday I won't go though . I don't like the loud noises.. And I have a fear of guns.
She really enjoys it. So I am happy for her she goes with her father.
 
#10,425 ·
Congrats on the new horse, Nicker.
Hope the knee is tolerable for you since rest is out of the question Critter.
My nephew got a new job as a Cutco rep and came and did his very first presentation at my house tonight. Well I had to water the veggies so I made him do it in the garden. Somewhere in the middle of the presentation I look over and there is a kid in my yard petting my horses. Trying not to be rude to my nephew I send my Mother over to tell the kid to stay away from the horses and that the fence was hot so he did not get shocked. I expect the kid to leave asap but he starts up a conversation with my Mom and then his younger siblings come running from around the neighbors house. I can see that they are wanting to come pet the horses to and I am about to go intervene when their Dad calls them back. The boy then climbs back over the new chainlink fence I just put up last spring to keep the neighbors pack of Chiuhiua's(sp) from getting in my yard. At the same time I had moved my horse pen away from the dividing fence by 8', because this lady was feeding my horses table scraps and other junk.
So aggravating. I would have been spanked as a child for going on to a neighbors property without their permission and parental consent. I have not seen these particular children there before so I hope wont have to worry about something happening while I am not around. I would feel terrible. My gelding is 100% safe but the mare is too new to me to be very sure about.
I hope everyone has a good weekend and a Happy Fathers Day.
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#10,426 ·
O/K i/m bringing the conversation closer to my heart. Where is the photo of the lady farrier. We are waiting.

Spent time with Stella this morning getting her into the float. She has started her antics again. I won, she did as asked and I managed to repeat the process 4 times. She is a very testing girl, also, very lucky I have years of married life to to fall back on and understand her need to think she is the boss. Alex should home in on that one. Bugs will get a workout on loading in the morning and then they will be taken for a ride in the float for practice.

Working with Stella has kindled my interest again which had been waining.

Sea food chowder for Dinner tonight. Got to keep SWMBO happy.
 
#10,428 ·
Stan, shuddup. :) Brad happens to have a thing for opinionated women, thank God. :)

Am off now, if I post tomorrow, please tell me to get on with cleaning with house!
Why wait for tomorrow get of this thread and go do womens work Go Clean the house and don't forget the loo.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
 
#10,430 ·
NM71, Congrats on finding your horse. Sounds like you just found Christmas in June, hun. I'm am so excited for you and can't wait to start seeing your posts about riding him. You should join a few of us in the trail riding section in logging miles thread once you get him acclimated to your place.:D

Lori, guess this means white women can't jump either, huh?:lol::lol:


roseann, I hope you are able to nip it in the bud when it comes to the neighbor kids climbing the fence. You may have to have a talk with the adults and express your concern and willingness to have the law get involved just for the safety factor of both parties. Ofcourse that would be done in a respectful and courteous manner. That usually gets the importance across about them not coming around 1000# horses uninvited.

Alex will poke her head in from time to time just because she wuvs us and can't be without us for the entire time. lol

Happy Pre-Birthday Sandi. I hope you have a blast this weekend to celebrate your 21st year of the counted accumulations.:)

Stan, I can very much appreciate the joy of winning over getting a female loaded in a travel vessel in a timely manner. It has been proven to be a hard goal to achieve for many a man over the span of this world. I am glad to hear this exercise is renewing your passion again. I know how it can get when it seems like there is more work than pleasure from them.

I run into a snag on the dually repairs last night. We finished getting the outer bearing off and found that the thread on the axle tube have been flattened from the weight of the truck riding on it after the bearing went out. I now have to find a tap to try and clean the threads up because the axle nut will not start. This could pose a huge problem if I can't find one that size.

Working til 3pm then off to cover the other things on my list. Good morning to all and wishing you all have a great weekend.
 
#10,433 ·
NM-Really like your new horse he has a sweet look about him. Sounds like you put him through his paces & that he will be a good mount for you. I like the name JJ also.

Allergies are really kicking up bad- eyes running, sinusus draining, just yuck. A ride is being planned for tomorrow-I really want to go.

Roaddy-hope the truck repairs go ok for you-that sounds difficult.

CS-hope your ankle gets better fast.

Stan-Have never had the luxury of a man that cooks-hope your wife appreciates that.
 
#10,435 ·
Critter, Farmchic is right - I also used a support brace by Mueller to keep my knee from bending further than it should...I could tell a difference in having the support.

Celeste, you're funny! Love the 'unlike' button idea.

Cacowgirl, it's allergy season here, too. I generally use Zyrtec at bedtime as it makes me sleepy, and if they're really bad I'll double up with an Allegra in the morning as well. I don't use the "D" version as I like to take my "D" separately so I know how much I'm getting. It works fast for me, and too much (on top of my caffeine) really makes me jittery. The fake D (Sudafed PE) doesn't work so don't waste your money. Get the real Sudafed red pills (pseudoepedrine) from behind the pharmacy counter and take the 30 mgs only as long as needed. They only last in your system for 3-4 hours so they're safer than the "D" in the extended release Zyrtec. I think allergies are miserable and I feel for you!
 
#10,436 ·
O/K i/m bringing the conversation closer to my heart. Where is the photo of the lady farrier. We are waiting.

Spent time with Stella this morning getting her into the float. She has started her antics again. I won, she did as asked and I managed to repeat the process 4 times. She is a very testing girl, also, very lucky I have years of married life to to fall back on and understand her need to think she is the boss. Alex should home in on that one. Bugs will get a workout on loading in the morning and then they will be taken for a ride in the float for practice.

Working with Stella has kindled my interest again which had been waining.

Sea food chowder for Dinner tonight. Got to keep SWMBO happy.

OK Stan, I was thinking that I don't want to post a pic of farriers face just in case someone sees it sooo.... this view will have to do.
Vacation Summer Leisure Vehicle Dock
 
#10,438 · (Edited)
CritterSitter - sorry to hear about your knee. Rst up and take care.
Cacowgirl - meds are your friend when it comes to allergies. There is no prize for trying to tough it out.
Alex - you must be getting excited a out your mothers visit. Will you have some time off from the kids?

I was supposed to go on a trail ride today with the local riding club but the forecast is for rain and 30mph winds, so I think I will pass. DH is out of town for the weekend as well and my son doesn't want to be home alone all day when it's stormy out. It looks like plan B will be a mom and son day visiting all the local aquarium shops. I may get out for a shorter ride this afternoon if the weather improves. I've also got to get mowing some grass in the yard before its long enough to be swathed, but only if the rain stays at bay. Also, I'm still trying to figure out how to solve the water issue in the barn. Basically the ground is lower at the one end sliding door, so water is pooling under the door. I dug out a trench in the last rainfall, but need to out in a drainage pipe of some sort.

So glad the work week is over. After a school fire, my boss nearly killing herself on her motorcycle, a near tornado which did touch down 25 miles from here, and waiting to hear the results of my last job interview, I am grateful for the distractions from home. The good news is that I have a second interview for the government position on June 24.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!
 
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