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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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#17,441 ·
Hey Celeste You must have had the same rain in Georgia we got this morning here. Otherwise I know you would be out riding. I went to town and got some chick feed and past one of the forest trail heads. Nobody is riding today because the trails are so muddy. Nobody wants to have to hire a wrecker to pull their horse out of a bog.:lol:
 
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The robin is back, 'tho, because saw Tim take a flying leap at the balcony door this morning. I went to the door & the robin was on the railing, hopping up & down, flapping wings & hollering. I closed the door window & she (he? I don't know which parent takes care of the sitting or if they share) flew a tight circle & got into the nest. And glared @ the window! I peeked out the window a few times. Robin peeked back then preened. I'm being held hostage by a robin.
TJ, I'd guess you have the male there and he is obsessed with his reflection in the window. Now I know this is the opposite of humans and mirrors :lol: but birds don't realise it's them and the males go, "Oh, another male in my territory, must drive it off!"

When we first put the windows in at this place, we had a male Willy Wagtail who dive-bombed the bathroom window, pecked at his reflection, and made lots of indignant noises. We put a rubber snake near the window to deter him as he was exhausting himself. He then switched windows. Eventually he calmed down.

Willy Wagtails are little black-and-white Australian birds who keep swinging their tails back and forth in an arc as they move. Quite cute.

Willie wagtail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There's a little clip in that article which shows the tail-swinging behaviour. :)

Hope everyone is well, particularly NM71. :hug:
 
#17,443 ·
MR: We were chuckling at your house & smells comments. Totally agree on the stinky stuff. I'm chemically sensitive and to walk through the cleaning section in the supermarket without holding my breath nearly makes me vomit! Also, in our capital city there are big department stores where they have the perfume and cosmetics counters near the entrance, and there is literally a cloud of stink hovering all around. Another breath-holding necessity. When I was younger I always used to ask males, "Do you actually like that smell?" considering women will spend ridiculous amounts of money to buy the bottled pongs. Now I know that the general answer is "No, smell of clean human being preferred." :)

Air fresheners are actually pollutants and associated with migraines, headaches, rashes etc. Volatile compounds from air fresheners go in the blood and travel all around your body, potentially giving you cancer, and giving your liver more stuff to detox, as if it needs any more rubbish to deal with... We recommend the excellent and readable book, Slow Death by Rubber Duck.

If you live in the country, the best air freshener is opening your windows! :)

We have deliberately created a low-chemical house from the ground up here. Synthetic carpets, formaldehyde-laden roof insulation, unsealed particle boards and volatile paints have been avoided (exception was our floor sealant, uggh). The house itself therefore pleasantly smells of nothing, except timber and lime plaster scents, which are very low-key and pleasant. We too love the smells of baking in the house though! :)

Most aromatherapy candles are stinky because they contain fake, chemical-laden air freshener type ingredients. If you get candles with just natural plant oils in them, those can be nice. Another thing we like to do is bring in lavender clippings in pruning season, and spread them just behind the glass doors to dry in direct sun. Wonderful aroma! When the lavender has given off its scents, we put it in the smokers to inspect the bee hives. Smokes like incense! :)

Re your funny signature, which makes me laugh: Our neighbours are in the gun club and Jan has a T-shirt that says, "I miss my husband...but my aim is improving!" :rofl:
 
#17,444 ·
Oh and MR, still laughing at your little beach spiel.

If you liked MR's jawed cat, you might like these:

Plantimals 8 - Worth1000 Contests

I love the plantimals composites on Worth1000. I've not looked in there for ages but was prompted to by that graphic MR posted. At the bottom of that gallery are links to other plantimal galleries. I think the original ones (plantimals-1, plantimals-2 etc) were probably better because now they're starting to run out of material a little.
 
#17,445 ·
MR: We were chuckling at your house & smells comments. Totally agree on the stinky stuff. I'm chemically sensitive and to walk through the cleaning section in the supermarket without holding my breath nearly makes me vomit! Also, in our capital city there are big department stores where they have the perfume and cosmetics counters near the entrance, and there is literally a cloud of stink hovering all around. Another breath-holding necessity. When I was younger I always used to ask males, "Do you actually like that smell?" considering women will spend ridiculous amounts of money to buy the bottled pongs. Now I know that the general answer is "No, smell of clean human being preferred." :)

Air fresheners are actually pollutants and associated with migraines, headaches, rashes etc. Volatile compounds from air fresheners go in the blood and travel all around your body, potentially giving you cancer, and giving your liver more stuff to detox, as if it needs any more rubbish to deal with... We recommend the excellent and readable book, Slow Death by Rubber Duck.

If you live in the country, the best air freshener is opening your windows! :)

We have deliberately created a low-chemical house from the ground up here. Synthetic carpets, formaldehyde-laden roof insulation, unsealed particle boards and volatile paints have been avoided (exception was our floor sealant, uggh). The house itself therefore pleasantly smells of nothing, except timber and lime plaster scents, which are very low-key and pleasant. We too love the smells of baking in the house though! :)

Most aromatherapy candles are stinky because they contain fake, chemical-laden air freshener type ingredients. If you get candles with just natural plant oils in them, those can be nice. Another thing we like to do is bring in lavender clippings in pruning season, and spread them just behind the glass doors to dry in direct sun. Wonderful aroma! When the lavender has given off its scents, we put it in the smokers to inspect the bee hives. Smokes like incense! :)

Re your funny signature, which makes me laugh: Our neighbours are in the gun club and Jan has a T-shirt that says, "I miss my husband...but my aim is improving!" :rofl:
^^Agree 100%!^^ We thrive on fresh air, and nothing compares! In winter, (and spring, and fall hha) when temps are too cool for open windows, it's a good thing we keep our house very cool... ppl say, "Ohh, it's chilly in here! Don't you feel it?" As they take a 2nd look @ our wool socks and fleece jackets :)
 
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I forgot my morning picture! Here is one from this afternoon. The leaves are coming. Any day and it will be green!


Here are a few pics from our trail ride today. It was a fantastic day with perfect weather. The leaves are peeking in some spots and still shy in others.


One of many ponds. The frog chorus was wonderful!


It is a lovely groomed trail.


You can see the greenery starting to come through.
 
#17,449 ·
SueC: Compliment on signature? Seems that no one else found humor in this.
I even tried to stir the kettle with the signature. Good whiskey, Fine cigar, and Excellent weaponry.
No one guessed it stood for ATF! Bird flew too high.

EH: I have the opposite problem with bits, 5" very standard, I have a hard time finding a 4-3/4" bit for my little gaited monster.

NM: I do hope your ride went well today???

TJ: I am very disappointed about not having a horse Monday story, you are riding this Monday, Right???
I am expected quite a novel since one was skipped.
I do love the stories you provide. Your enthusiasm is wonderful.

This morning I was down to a single bail of hay, not a good feeling.
We took the trailer and picked up 77 bails of hay today, 59 of which were only $2.50 a bail.
They were a little small but came in around 40lbs. each so I won't complain.
The orchard grass bails were $5.50 each, a bit much but I needed a month of hay on hand.
Chose not to ride due to all of Friday's rain, we might have seen 2" of rain total.
Another annual ride is coming soon, scheduled rides, group dinner, and DJ for a dance.
I plan on making a 4 day weekend of riding for Memorial Day, weather permitting.

Good evening all.
Sitting Photography
 
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We had beautiful weather today. We rode almost 8 miles. The horses were great and it was a very fun day. My friend Donna rode with me. She is 62 years old. DIL is 26 years old. She also with us. It cheers me up to see someone that is older than me put the whole crowd into the dirt. She is full of energy!

My horse is in the back of the back. DIL rides the appaloosa. Donna is on the quarter horse out in front.

 
#17,451 ·
I forgot my morning picture! Here is one from this afternoon. The leaves are coming. Any day and it will be green!


Here are a few pics from our trail ride today. It was a fantastic day with perfect weather. The leaves are peeking in some spots and still shy in others.


One of many ponds. The frog chorus was wonderful!


It is a lovely groomed trail.


You can see the greenery starting to come through.
Love it, Koolio!! Is that your property, or nearby woods? You have more prospectful buds opened than we do! Did it get past the 40's? Sunny tomorrow, and (gasp!) 54! It can stop @ 70 though :)
 
#17,452 ·
SueC Plant/animal pictures were different and interesting. I think the strangest looking one was the green cat tomatoes. I also liked the dandylion, and the flamingo/carnations.

I had my electricity to go off about 6 mons ago, and I lit my candles. I have had them for a while, and they just about suffocated me with all of that loud chemical odor. I vowed to get unscented candle replacements! Another thing that bothers me is the scented fabric softener sheets. When I use them I us the unscented kind. Usually I just dry my clothes without any.
 
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Northernstar I believe I am beginning to see some green on them trees. I know Koolio is glad !!! Nice transformation don't you think.:) How do yall keep your horses so calm during those solo rides. It just amazes me. Love the view too.
That is a neat bridge. I have some favorite places here in Bankhead. I love the forest.
 
#17,455 ·
A photo I took 2 days ago while thinking of it, after seeing the diversity of homes in other's regions.... We cannot take credit for the cedar walls or wood floors as the previous owner did that, but I do love that I've found log furniture from an Amish community only 40 miles from here, (incredibly inexpensive!)-coupled with DH's hunting, we feel we're ' still Room Floor Wood flooring Property Hardwood
outdoors when forced to be in' :)
 
#17,457 ·
Room Property Wall Floor Wood


...Standing near the livingroom deck... See the aforementioned wired desk top?
haha The deer mount above it was from my great-grandfather who shot it in 1948. No one else would appreciate it as I do, so It's mine forever! We live simply, frugally, and although I have a huge kitchen with a commanding view, I have no dishwasher. As long as I have two hands, by golly, who needs one? We fondly call our home, "The Lodge" If any of you should visit, the venison will be sizzling on the grill, happy horses out back, and we'll enjoy a spectacular view, without a house in sight :)
 
#17,459 ·
NS, love that interior and log furniture. The stuffed deer is a bit macrabre for my taste, which is odd, since the German part of my mixed German/Italian ancestry should predispose me to like that kind of stuff. Ever been to Munich, my birth place? The restaurants there are like mausoleums full of stuffed animals and dark wood-panelling. Hey, if we had that stuffed deer at our place we'd totally dress it up. Maybe a top hat, some bright red sunglasses, a bow tie... :)
 
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PS: My husband suggests installing little motors to move the eyeballs around, to freak visitors out. He says, "Like in Terror of the Zygons" - for any Dr Who fanatics out there...

NS, I'm going to the library early next week. If you don't "see" me for a bit you'll know why. ;-)
 
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