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
Nickers not an easy thing to have to do. Our pets give us devotion and trust us to do right by them.
As it was said they hide their pain and by the time they show it, they need help. I have also made that hard decision so know how you are feeling and being torn one way or another.
SWMBO is home this weekend, first time in a very long time. I don't know what to do, but I'm resting here in bed waiting for her to wake so she can fetch me breakfast in bed as a treat. I was thinking 3 rasher of bacon, two eggs, a sausage, tomatoes and two slices of toast finished off with a cup of tea. then after she has done the dishes we could plan our day. There is fire wood to be stacked, lawns to mow. Now its raining the grass is growing. Horse poo to be collected for the compost and while she was doing that I could spend time with Bugs. Sounds like a great morning.:lol:
A light hearted chuckle at our screwed up world ... !!
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Scenario :
Johnny and Mark get into a fight after school.
1945 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends.
2013 - Police called, and they arrest Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it. Both children go to anger management programmes for 3 months. School governors hold meeting to implement bullying prevention programmes.
Scenario :
Robbie won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1945 -Robbie sent to the office and given six of the best by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2013 - Robbie given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADHD - result deemed to be positive. Robbie's parents get fortnightly disability payments and school gets extra funding from government because Robbie has a disability.
Scenario :
Billy breaks a window in his neighbour's car and his Dad gives him a whopping with his belt.
1945 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2013 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care; joins a gang; ends up in jail.
Scenario :
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1945 - Mark gets glass of water from Principal to take aspirin with. Passes exams, becomes a solicitor.
2013- Police called, car searched for drugs and weapons. Mark expelled from school for drug taking. Ends up as a drop out.
Scenario :
Johnny takes apart leftover fireworks from Cracker night, puts them in a paint tin & blows up a wasps’ nest.
1945 - Wasps die.
2013- Police & Anti-Terrorism Squad called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, investigate parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated. Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly in an aeroplane again.
Scenario :
Johnny falls over while running during morning break and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. She hugs him to comfort him.
1945 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing footie.No damage done.
2013 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy and ends up gay.
I remember getting the strap at school and the cane but that was in the 60s I once threw a tany on the floor of the supermarket. I wanted some sweets. My mother gave me a wack on the butt and the other shoppers gave her a pat on the back See, I turned out alright, not to disturbed.
Stan: very funny time scenarios - but also so annoying to see the leaving of commonsense in our society...
About your alleged plans for your lovely woman, and since you're a stirrer, I thought you'd like this joke: Why are blonde jokes so short? So men can remember them!
Have a great day (and maybe eat some vegetables too )!
SWMBO is home this weekend, first time in a very long time. I don't know what to do, but I'm resting here in bed waiting for her to wake so she can fetch me breakfast in bed as a treat. I was thinking 3 rasher of bacon, two eggs, a sausage, tomatoes and two slices of toast finished off with a cup of tea. then after she has done the dishes we could plan our day. There is fire wood to be stacked, lawns to mow. Now its raining the grass is growing. Horse poo to be collected for the compost and while she was doing that I could spend time with Bugs. Sounds like a great morning.:lol:
I understand what you are saying Roaddy, and I can honestly say I am not holding onto her for ME, I am holding on cause I am not sure if SHE is ready to be done...if that makes sense?
Like I said, I have contemplated going in that direction, but hesitated because I wanted it to be over, and end my pain.......
I may call the vet. They had her as a goner a long time ago. Maybe you gave me the answer...he may tell me that it is time. :?
Sweetie, it's better to let them go a day too soon than leave it a day too late. Less suffering. And they really don't understand "tomorrow". They only know they hurt NOW. You are right in wanting it to be over.
Nickers not an easy thing to have to do. Our pets give us devotion and trust us to do right by them.
As it was said they hide their pain and by the time they show it, they need help. I have also made that hard decision so know how you are feeling and being torn one way or another.
SWMBO is home this weekend, first time in a very long time. I don't know what to do, but I'm resting here in bed waiting for her to wake so she can fetch me breakfast in bed as a treat. I was thinking 3 rasher of bacon, two eggs, a sausage, tomatoes and two slices of toast finished off with a cup of tea. then after she has done the dishes we could plan our day. There is fire wood to be stacked, lawns to mow. Now its raining the grass is growing. Horse poo to be collected for the compost and while she was doing that I could spend time with Bugs. Sounds like a great morning.:lol:
Only a minute here and have to head out to feed the horses-
Sue! I had a distinct feeling you were over-the-top busy... hope you can dive into a good read sometime soon Best of luck with the job interview! I took this photo a while back and never shared it... I think it's TJ who sketches nature? Anyway, this is above my dresser, and it's beautiful...
It's called, "Lady In The Meadow".... you can see that she's sleeping in her summer 'haven', and through the tiny opening we see the cold winter and a castle in the snow. It was a gift I received may years ago and I love it
One more....a while back I had said I would pony my thoroughbred. This is the field we would gallop up together. He would be free, running beside us.. Of course i rode this field a lot, and knew the course I always rode, so we were safe from groundhog holes. So, so fun!!
Female grosbeaks have joined their mates now, and this a.m. there was a Baltimore Oriole on the deck... tried to get a photo, but it was raining too hard. Yesterday, we had quite a warm front come in! It was about 70! Even though it was hot after chores, I took Star for a ride with the new leather halter. Here's a quick one I took while heading down the road... one can see to the left, a two-track. It's miles and miles of Nat'l Forest, and although I wanted a longer ride, she was spooking (we're working on that) as
the wind was gusting. I ride alone, so wasn't chancing it and called it good at that point.
** As far as the aforementioned hand walking- I love walking them down this way for sometimes 2 or so miles! Another way to get them accustomed to the sights and sounds of this wilderness area... It's bear country and I take it slow so they'll know it's o.k. when we're together.
Love the comparison of the times. As a child I reloaded my own ammunition and my friends drove to school with rifles and shotguns so they could get in a few hours of hunting after school. Now if I carry a folding pen knife I am a criminal. I'd be in jail if the rules we live by today were in effect when I was 16. Posted via Mobile Device
Nicker. I know it is a sad thing to loose a friend. When we grow older our pets and friends grow older too. God bless you as you work through this. Posted via Mobile Device
Rode a 17.2hh warmblood last night. What a big trot! Used a whole different set of muscles walked a whole different way of funny today, but it was a good ride. I can't wait until I get settled to ride more than once a week. Posted via Mobile Device
NM, sending hugs your way. It's an awful dilemma to decide when it is the right time to let go. Follow your heart. We are here if you need to share.
NS, beautiful pictures. I also hand-walked Eole this week to get him used to the trails, I felt safer on the ground than sitting on him.
Rob, I'd need a ladder to climb on a 17hh+ horse. :wink:
SueC, glad you dropped by, I figured you were busy. Good luck on the job.
SWMBO is home this weekend, first time in a very long time. I don't know what to do, but I'm resting here in bed waiting for her to wake so she can fetch me breakfast in bed as a treat. I was thinking 3 rasher of bacon, two eggs, a sausage, tomatoes and two slices of toast finished off with a cup of tea.
I suspect you're still in bed, starving. :twisted:
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