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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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#9,381 ·
well hop on over and look at the thread with the Jandies and what the sweet pony did to that girl. you should know better ole man. And I would Deffinatly Switch your Butt for being lazy....
The jandles are a New Zealand icon.

My horse would never stand on my foot, they love me.:lol:

I frequently get threatened with a switch but have never recieved the spanking promised.:shock:

I do own boots, just to lazey to put them on and you notice the position of my feet. Firmly attached to the end of my legs :lol::lol:
 
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Man Oh Day People! You've been busy chatting!!! :-p

I'm going to have to backtrack a bit later...but wanted to share...as I see many of you are sharing some good new adventures!!!

Well, first, today was the day I was to go look at a few horses, but it's thunder storming, so I've postponed my trip until Tuesday. BTW, three of the horses from that site I posted have ALREADY SOLD! (hotcakes!!)

MY NEWS........my co-author (who makes a living traveling the world teaching teachers how to teach) has asked me to join him in Texas to do a speaking engagement on our book AND................ all expenses PAID!!!!! :happydance::happydance::happydance::happydance:

So.....I'm going!!!! It works out perfect...school ends, and I head out for a couple days to talk about what I do in my classroom and with my students (My second LOVE in life. Teaching) I enjoy doing these...I don't get to do many, since I have a teaching full time...but when these opportunities arise...especially to TRAVEL....I GO!!!! :wave::wave:

i'm SOOOOO excited! I've wanted this opportunity since the book came out last September! YIPPEE!

Thanks for reading!! :D:D
 
#9,385 ·
The horse Red I noticed it ws a little tucked up in the belly and lacking tone on its rear end. Did the owner not give it enough attention. At 14-2 just the right size for Roslyn however the shipping would make it a very expensive horse.

Cheers all
She just recently got him back from her ex husband who is not a horse person. He, basically, dumped him out in the 60 acre pasture with several donkeys and left him. He needs a farrier, better groceries and a good workout routine then he should be looking really good by the end of next month. Atleast when I'm done with him he will have his respectful manners back. She has admitted to spoiling him and treating him like her baby. I expressed the dangers of that behavior as nicely as I could while keeping the importance of stopping it.

I spoke to her bf here at work and said she was overly excited about my offer for her and him. She is suppose to be getting his coggins and vaccination done so we can make arrangements to transport him here.
 
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That is awesome news KM71!!!!! congrats and please take pics so we get to share in the experience with you. Where at in Texas?

BTW, you gotta send your big brother a copy of the book. My wife and over half of the women at my church are public or home school teachers.. Give me the info on how to get it otherwise, thanks.


Edit to add: You will likely have a whole new batch of horses to choose from by the time you are able to go see them, lo...
 
#9,389 ·
Knicker, I would love to know the name of your book. I work as a curriculum specialist in our school system's central office and am always looking for new resources for our teachers!

I won't be around for a couple of days. Now that Dad is recovering, I am taking a weekend cruise on the Carnival Glory with some girlfriends. It is a cruise to nowhere...we just go out to sea for 2 days but we get all the food and entertainment as a longer cruise. Will be so much fun to just sit in the sun in the middle of the ocean with a fruity drink in my hand. May even do some dancing! We leave in the morning.

I will check in with you all Sunday night! Have a great weekend!
 
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That is awesome news KM71!!!!! congrats and please take pics so we get to share in the experience with you. Where at in Texas?

BTW, you gotta send your big brother a copy of the book. My wife and over half of the women at my church are public or home school teachers.. Give me the info on how to get it otherwise, thanks.


Edit to add: You will likely have a whole new batch of horses to choose from by the time you are able to go see them, lo...
Thanks big bro!! :lol: The conference is in Killean, TX. Outside of Dallas somewhere. Haven't looked it up yet!

I think I have an "extra" book lying around.....:thumbsup: I could even sign It for ya if you want!! :wink: it's also sold on amazon or Barnes and noble. I'll PM ya.

Yes! When I talked to Kris (horse trader kid) he said he was to get another load in from OK!!!! Craziness!!!

Exciting stuff! Did you decide where to vacation with your DW?

Tomorrow night we celebrate my FIL bday. Country club!!! I'm looking forward to dressing up....seems like I'm either in 'teacher clothes' or 'barn clothes'. Looking forward to wearing something nice and smelling like good perfume! Lol. Not manure or glue!!! Hahaha
 
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Slow night?

STOP PICKING ON STAN!

Who has NOT loved his photos and did not want to ride with him, enjoy his valleys, beaches, horses, ROAST LAMB and everything that I ALMOST got on a plane for. Just cause N.Z. is under and going into winter is no excuse for ... not planning a great trip. So many had the imagination to "be there". We even knew what we would bring.

I'd just like to visit just about all here with everyone on top of my list but... Roadyy.... I may HAVE to go back to the States again one day via Miami and have a few days lay over ......... I'll shut my mouth and be proud to ride with you. NVR, CC, Grace, C, Alex, ETC.. ... oh dang; just list everyone. It's hard with so many that I'm afraid to leave someone out.

MORE PHOTOS PLEASE.

I have picked out our movie for the evening for the last couple of nights knowing what I want to see is NOT what my bride wants to see.... CHICK FLICKS. Tonight?????? drum roll please............... Romancing the Stone. Some good lines .......... ......... ......... for a chick flick. "Is this the bus to Carti.... " You know the line.

Have a good night and I hope that you enjoyed my.... did I really ramble this much about nothing?
 
#9,392 ·
Hello everyone. Have an issue, & don't mind bats-about-the head to get me straight. Posted have a lesson on June 9. Since my post, have done nothing except worry re $, & trying to delve inside to find if I can really begin again. Had to go to my car dealership after work for a question, & since the place 2 seconds away from the stable, I drove up & just looked. 2 women were exercising/training. I wanted to see what I felt. I felt a kind of "hole", not exactly nothing (no fear, but no longing either), but...wondered if I succeeded in letting a dream die, or am just in a hard stasis-place. I will endeavor that lesson, again just-to-see, but was wondering if anyone else has experienced this kind of thing, or if I'm just not-ready, or if it's really time to lay it down (I do, I think, hear Stan saying "don't you dare"). Guess looking for some support &/or advice. Thanks.
 
#9,393 ·
Hello everyone. Have an issue, & don't mind bats-about-the head to get me straight. Posted have a lesson on June 9. Since my post, have done nothing except worry re $, & trying to delve inside to find if I can really begin again. Had to go to my car dealership after work for a question, & since the place 2 seconds away from the stable, I drove up & just looked. 2 women were exercising/training. I wanted to see what I felt. I felt a kind of "hole", not exactly nothing (no fear, but no longing either), but...wondered if I succeeded in letting a dream die, or am just in a hard stasis-place. I will endeavor that lesson, again just-to-see, but was wondering if anyone else has experienced this kind of thing, or if I'm just not-ready, or if it's really time to lay it down (I do, I think, hear Stan saying "don't you dare"). Guess looking for some support &/or advice. Thanks.
Oh TJ your dream is not dead, just misguided. I have had the same feelings many times since I have gotten back into horses (and with my bratty pony I still do). I had times where I didn't even want to go to the barn. But man oh man when that feeling comes back nothing beats it. Give yourself the chance, you will fall in love again.
Can't wait to see how lesson goes!
 
#9,394 ·
STOP PICKING ON STAN!

Who has NOT loved his photos and did not want to ride with him, enjoy his valleys, beaches, horses, ROAST LAMB and everything that I ALMOST got on a plane for. Just cause N.Z. is under and going into winter is no excuse for ... not planning a great trip. So many had the imagination to "be there". We even knew what we would bring.

I'd just like to visit just about all here with everyone on top of my list but... Roadyy.... I may HAVE to go back to the States again one day via Miami and have a few days lay over ......... I'll shut my mouth and be proud to ride with you. NVR, CC, Grace, C, Alex, ETC.. ... oh dang; just list everyone. It's hard with so many that I'm afraid to leave someone out.

MORE PHOTOS PLEASE.

I have picked out our movie for the evening for the last couple of nights knowing what I want to see is NOT what my bride wants to see.... CHICK FLICKS. Tonight?????? drum roll please............... Romancing the Stone. Some good lines .......... ......... ......... for a chick flick. "Is this the bus to Carti.... " You know the line.

Have a good night and I hope that you enjoyed my.... did I really ramble this much about nothing?

Well I figure if we can't pick on Stan hmm... you are next in line :D
 
#9,395 ·
well hop on over and look at the thread with the Jandies and what the sweet pony did to that girl. you should know better ole man. And I would Deffinatly Switch your Butt for being lazy....
You tell him Critter. I see the BO's sons taking the ponies out in flip flops, makes me cringe. When I first hurt my big toe (which I think was just a sprain now) and could only wear flip flops I went to the barn but I wasn't doing anything with Hunter. I don't need 2 feet screwed up.
 
#9,396 · (Edited)
Bring it on!

Well I figure if we can't pick on Stan hmm... you are next in line :D
I've tried to stay in line and be respectful EVEN thou some of you gals have talked about things that us guys have stayed away from. WHO brought up TA TA'S... and other topics that... us guys did not open. NO.... IT WAS YOU GALS that opened the door but as soon as it was cracked and a guy said something then WE got pounced on.

UNFAIR AND WE GUYS AIN'T GONNA TAKE YOUR REVERSE... whatever.

I'll post a BIG, swollen horse WHAAAA WHOOO in the AM. HUGE ???? too. (Kinda wish I had an infection, OR is that my wife?)

I'm peeing on my pasture to keep anything that I can green and doing it in my flip flops. Oh... wife in something like flip flops this morning and stomped on with only a mild "OUCH" and then done.

New and DIFFERENT photos in the AM.

Good Night .... some of you. :evil:
 
#9,397 ·
Started a new itchy skin cocktail! I think the natural stuff is working better than the other meds!

Hey Sereno. The Equis stuff is safe the the 'genital' area!!!! Might help,your guys wah hoo!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

The natural fly spray is REALLY working!! Surprised!!! I am thinking maybe she's allergic to flies....so thought I would try the natural stuff. Thinking the stuff I'm using is too strong.
 

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Started a new itchy skin cocktail! I think the natural stuff is working better than the other meds!

Hey Sereno. The Equis stuff is safe the the 'genital' area!!!! Might help,your guys wah hoo!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

The natural fly spray is REALLY working!! Surprised!!! I am thinking maybe she's allergic to flies....so thought I would try the natural stuff. Thinking the stuff I'm using is too strong.
I DON'T think that is funny....

can i have just a little .... please! :oops:
 
#9,400 ·
The flies are eating up Isabella's legs so bad. The fly spray only seems to work for about 10 minutes...doesn't matter what type I buy. So....i just ordered some Kensington fly boots for all four legs. I hope they stay on. Her poor legs are so raw and bloody. She doesn't seem to care but it really bothers me
Funny... I guess not. Being in the tropics we don't have a horse biting fly problem at all.

Yaaaaaa... I get Dengue fever from a rouge mosquito but.... nothing on the horses other then house flys.

So sorry about your problems and feeling a whole lot better about what I DON'T HAVE. :lol:
 
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