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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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#13,621 ·
I live a life of danger I posted a joke

This morning on the motorway,
I looked over to my right and there was a
Woman In a brand new VW Golf !!​

Doing 110kph

With her face up next to her
Rear view mirror

Putting on her eyeliner!

I looked away For a couple seconds

And when I looked back she was
Halfway over in my lane,
Still working on that makeup.

As a man, I don't scare easily..


But she scared me so much
I dropped
My electric shaver, Which knocked
The meat pieOut of my other hand.
In all the confusion of trying

To straighten out the car
Using my knees against The steering wheel,
It knocked My Mobile phone Away from my ear
Which fell Into the coffee Between my legs,
Which splashed, And burned "Big Jim and the Twins",

Ruined the phone, Soaked my trousers,
And disconnected an
Important call

Women Drivers!!
 
#13,622 ·
Morning everyone!! Have popped in from time to time btw my 'horsing around' but always seem to fall asleep if I stop too long!!!:shock: I think I am a bit tired! :lol: we are running out of nice days, so I can't stop...:?

Left work early for me on Friday and hopped a ride on Jay. It was a bit windy, and all the spooks came out.:lol: he did well tho.

Saturday was dreary, but I did get a ride in on Rainn, before the rain. I had all these plans, but when I came home at noon.....you guessed it...I fell asleep!:shock: by then it was time to get cleaned up to go to a fall party.:D. We saw old friends. It was a great time.

Sunday saw me up and out the door for a 7:00 rode with a friend. (It was still dark when I got there!). I rode her Belgien mare. Wow, I thought I had a lot under me with Jay....she was SOLID!! She was about 17.1 hands....I had to do a stretch Armstrong to get up there!:lol: we rode for about an hour. It was a great time, and a perfect way to start the day!!!

Shopped, napped, and out the door to ride JayJay.:D. It was cool, but the sun felt good. He rode well. Rainn wasn't happy we left...which was the first time I ever heard her hitting the stall door!!:shock: I think she wanted to go. Lol. Getting used to getting out!

Here is another photo of the fashion parade....my congress coat! So chilly, I just HAD to wear it!:D
 

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#13,626 ·
CS, how is Bre doing with her illness? Hope she is feeling better and can get back into her regular schedule.

Terry, hope you get your room arranged for exercising and can get a good ride in this week.


Stan, I tried reading your joke, but will have to wait til I get to work. Trying to read while on my way there and watching out for all the women drivers all over the lanes isn't working out so well.


Ladona, that put a great big smile on my face this morning reading about your rejuvenating weekend. I hope your aunt and uncle are able to get your mom moved close to them as it will be good for her with them being close to her age for company. Figure they can relive old childhood memories of times past and enjoy activities together.


NikerMacker17, the Belgian is beautiful and looks good under you. Sounds like you had an amazing weekend and I'm very happy for you.


I am sitting here with a bitter sweet story of my own this morning. I have spoken about my lead mare, Jems, and the fact she was a brood mare from the age of 4 through beginning of last year at 11 before being given to my daughter. I ended up with her beginning of this year in poor condition and have gotten her back into healthy condition, but not broken. I actually posted her for sale due to a lack of time to work with her. WELL, Saturday afternoon I decided I was going to work a couple of hours with her again on ground work under saddle to see where I can get with her. I got a step stool and stood on it while leading her around me to get her used to seeing someone over her head as that has been the biggest issue about getting on her.

My ex son in law(who I got the horse from after he couldn't afford to feed her) showed up to drop off some money owed and asked him to help me. Worked on getting him up in one stirrup then back down several times with her taking off into circles as I held the lunge line before finally getting her used to it where he could get fully into saddle. Worked with him on her going in circles both directions and just walking while letting him gently guide her by the bit which she really didn't like.

I told him how jealous I was of seeing him on her as it has been my desire since I got her to get on her. I have video, but will have to wait til tonight to upload it to YT for your viewing pleasure. She is so beautiful under saddle and I can see her smoothness even when flustered. I will ride her before she leaves and am afraid that will do me in about selling her.


I took a screen shot during the video to get this pic and will try to find a few more good ones to screen shot and upload.
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#13,627 ·
She is a pretty sight under saddle. She looks to be a good-sized horse. I like my mounts to be under 14.2, but DH has agreed to a gaited horse that he can ride, so I'll up the size to a bit over 15 hands as he is 6'2", but only about 185 #'s now. Gender & color don't matter to him-we want comfort & safety. I've got a couple of prospects in mind. Guess I better set up a pen & get a shelter on it pretty soon. And budget for a feed shed-the domino effect & more $$ outflow-at least I already have plenty of tack-LOL!
 
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Rick Bre is back at school today . No Mono or Strep so we are not sure what it was :/
Vada is kenneled today and I feel so bad. I almost brought her to the shop with me :( . She is doing so Great. And I Plan on putting a bow on her on the 24th and giving hubby a card and saying happy birthday to him. I think he will be really happy with that present. He and Bre have faught over who she gets to sleep with :P
 
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Here is another pic of Jems.
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Glad she is well enough to get back to schooling. I think your DH will be very happy with Vada and will surely poke at Bre afterwards about where it sleeps then. lol


Ccg, she is 16H so she is larger than my normal ride of Trusty at 15.2.
I hope you are able to get all the prep work done for another horse to come on. I am sure you are very excited about being able to see all of your tack out in order instead of boxed away.

My friend dropped off the Kabota tractor and implements such as grappler bucket, standard bucket, bush hog and discs so get the property cleaned up. The pastures need a manicure as the weeds are getting tall,several fell limbs to go to the bonfire for Saturday's teen/ daughter's b'day party. Seeing as I'll have the tractor through Sunday, I will borrow a friend's utility trailer and do a hay ride for the kids as well as the horse rides, games and bonfire for the smores.
 
#13,630 ·
Hi everyone. I hope things are going well.

Alex I hope that you will be OK that can be very scary.

Got out riding on Sat with new girl at barn. I am moving Scotty back to old barn next weekend as a new lady has taken over. I can't wait, where he is now takes wonderful care of him but the arena is 1/16 of the size of old barn and have to trailer out for trail rides. Will be so nice back to 7 mins from home and miles of trail at the end of the driveway. I tell you I love this horse more and more every time I see him.

Here are a couple of shots of him. He is getting darker too with winter coming and really looks liver chestnut. See his little whipped cream lips lol

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#13,631 ·
He is handsome. Glad you are able to get back to the barn you want to be at with all the accessibility for riding.

Saw some contact with Alex via Book of Faces, but haven't seen her on either of the horse sites we both frequent. Hope everything is good with her. There are several that have been busy since school season started and not posting much.
 
#13,632 ·
Howdy All, Im 47 and have been around horses off and on all my life( and one mean old mule my Pappy had). I try to warn folks off all the time, horses are more additive then crack. LOL. I am currently working with a little black and white TWH named Patriots Delight. She has me wrapped around her little hoof. Always had and rode quarter horses until a few years ago. I broke my pelvis and decided I deserved (had to have) a smoother ride. Im new here in the form and sure have enjoyed it so far.
Looking forward to talking to you good folks more.
( just in case ya' cant tell, I type with a Southern draw)
 
#13,633 ·
Howdy All, Im 47 and have been around horses off and on all my life( and one mean old mule my Pappy had). I try to warn folks off all the time, horses are more additive then crack. LOL. I am currently working with a little black and white TWH named Patriots Delight. She has me wrapped around her little hoof. Always had and rode quarter horses until a few years ago. I broke my pelvis and decided I deserved (had to have) a smoother ride. Im new here in the form and sure have enjoyed it so far.
Looking forward to talking to you good folks more.
( just in case ya' cant tell, I type with a Southern draw)

Hi KennyT....I'm new to this forum too. Love to see a pic of Patriot Delight!!
 
#13,635 ·
Hi you guys! Rick, that Jems is so pretty, I love the curve in her neck. I don't have time to respond to the 2 pgs I just read, but..know I read it. (welcome Kenny).

Exhausted from previous work week, but finally got to my Horse Monday. Have a song, re the 1st part, to the tune of "Amazing Grace": "Amazing Mud, how squish the sound, as I just muck along!. How dear my mud boots did appear, so glad I had them on.." LOL. Yup, lotsa mud, heavy 'barrows loads. My back was tweaked, so not much fun there, but got thru it. For some reason I got really dizzy during last 3 pens. Janice noticed my being pale, & had be rest abit w/some tea. It helped.

Then groomed & tacked up Tommy, went to the round pen. Had just got on when he decided to walk OVER the mounting block (maybe 'cuz Janice on other side) so he got his feet scrambled. I just leaned forward (a fear response I guess) but kept a light rein & told him "you're ok Tommy, we're ok") so then he just backed out of his little mess & looked @ the block like it had grown another head. Kinda funny. Janice said another horse would've exploded, but he just needed to disentangle out of his confusion (& she said I did GOOD). Tommy is solid, just what I need right now, maybe for a long time.

Got him into a walk in the round pen, but asked Janice if we could go to the arena (his stride is so long, that when I've barely begun to feel it, he has to turn). So...we did. Got him into a good, big, fast walk, practiced turns (esp away from Janice, as he wanted to "got to Mom"). It was chilly this morning, so he was feeling good; too much of a walk-urge put him into a trot, but I stopped it..not from fear (felt good to feel it for 2-3 seconds) but because I don't have the rein/leg thing under my belt quite yet.

Then I took him back to the post, unsaddled (I think my dismount was a little less slithery this time), groomed him & took him home. He got a cookie (which I now stash under my hat).

Helped Janice let everyone out for turn-out graze & play (& to get out of their muddy pens, for their feet). Then came home. Have to iron uniforms, get ready for work tomorrow. That is my Horse Monday for this time!
 
#13,636 ·
Welcome KennyT!

Am still around and kicking. Took the kids to an amusement park yesterday, and did a lot of screaming at the haunted attractions. They had a haunted corn maze with people jumping out of the corn walls - yea, I was screaming my head off. :)

And I did a whole lot of screaming, praying, and begging them to end the ride and let me off - on this one.

https://www.dorneypark.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Hang-Time

And today, I secured myself a driver twice a week to take me to the office with the kids. It's going to cost $100 a week, so I have some serious budget adjustments to make. But at least my job is now secure.
 
#13,637 ·
Good evening everyone, for once I have the energy to!type something out at night. Finally got to read through everything too!!

Corgi, so glad to see you home and having a great time riding, that show looks fun!!:lol: hope all works out with your mom.

Hunter,your horse is a beauty!! Wow! What is he...a Morgan? I forget.

Roaddy, Jems is NICE! The bigger the better if you ask me!!:D

Welcome Kenny!! We need pics!!:lol:

TJ happy to hear you got to ride today. As I cleaned stalls tonight I was thinking of you and wondering.

Koolio, those antelope are awesome!!! :thumbsup:

Was nice again today...around 60 degrees, and the rest of the weeks is calling for a s**t sandwich weather wise....so I decided to pull Rainn out of the pasture tonight. I like riding her in my moms back fields. It allows Maggie to run along side. Rainn has really been riding well...not a gimpy stride.:D. We actually rode for nearly 45 minutes and kicked up a beautiful buck. Looked to be a 4 point. Lots of prints and scrapes back there!!

Today at work...was just that...work.....not good behavior wise, so I needed to time out there.:-(

That's about it on my end. Keep the pics coming....i love them!!!:wink:

Good night!
 
#13,639 ·
Thanks for all your replies about the saddle on CL. It's good to know those stress lines can be minimized with some elbow grease! I will download the angles so I can check them out next time I get to the barn. The mare I ride is really mutton withered. I tried a Circle Y with a wide tree and it fit her really well.
This is a Tucker endurance wide tree full bars and no, the cowboy is not me I'm a tad older and better looking.
My wife rides a Fabtron saddle made for women. Wide tree full bars and they are very reasonable in price. It says something when even after the $ conversion from NZ funny money to US$ it was still cheaper to buy made in the USA and the saddles I have are made in the US I am a firm beliver in supporting home groan products as it keeps us employed but a good buy is a good buy.
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