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#1 ·
I know Texas is a big state but I thought it would be nice to have a thread so Texas folk can communicate and get to know each other.

This can be a place of just getting to know each other, discuss our horses, share ideas, or knowledge, keep each other informed on events, functions, sales, news, etc.

What do ya think? Check in and let's begin!

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We (DH and DD15) live in Montgomery County.
We have 5 acres.
One Arabian mare .. in the market for a horse for husband/daughter.
I raise chickens, have rabbits, 2 dogs and a flying squirrel.

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#10,795 ·
Welcome!

Massachusetts is a long way from Texas, distance and culture, how did you end up here?

What do you think your biggest adjustment is going to be? (Having come from Florida, to the Hill Country, mine was the lack of rain)

Any pics of the horse? Love pictures!
 
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#10,797 ·
Oh yes, very different culture! My sister has been down here for 3 years or so and has been trying to get me down here for a while. Finally, after last winter's snow fest (10+ feet worth) I was ready for a change. I can handle the heat o.k. but will love not having such a severe winter! :)

The biggest adjustment being down here is actually not the weather but the distances. I'm so used to having a small state that you can cross in a couple of hours whereas crossing Houston will take an hour in itself (without traffic of course! lol). Also, the people are so much nicer down here! I love having people say hi back.

Here's a pic from yesterday's bath. Also I've attached the pic from her trainer. She's a 3 yr. old reined cow horse and she's such a sweetheart! I just can't figure a name for her yet...

11836749_822974014485336_8782172678921848566_n_zpsv0rtmslt.jpg Photo by ctcountrygurl | Photobucket

20150814_092710_zpswj5hvles.jpg Photo by ctcountrygurl | Photobucket
 
#10,798 ·
Country girl,

What beautiful eyes she has! They are the first thing I noticed.

What is her personality like? I am sure everyone here would love to throw some names into the consideration bucket just for fun...no offense taken if rejected.

With the western patterned blanket, her eyes and depending on her personality, I was thinking Serena (Spanish for serene). Or Reina (Queen).

Larry, I saw the pictures you posted on the other thread of your new girl and she is also very pretty. I love palominos (being blonde myself), but never found one that suited me well. So I have two greys, a smoky black and a bay (my daughter's). My trainer makes "Lady Godiva" jokes when I ride the greys around bareback in shorts! Its all in fun.
 
#10,799 ·
Larry,

I see you are out by Lubbock, I think we may have driven through Idalou on our way out to visit our son who is stationed in Albuquerque. Lots of wide open country for riding!

My husband's work keeps us closer to the city of Austin than I would like, especially with the recent growth. 14 years ago when we bought out here, we were considered to be in the hinter-boonies, now a 2,000 house subdivision was just installed less than a mile away. Lots of people moving here looking for jobs.

We were contacted by a commercial real estate company recently who inquired about selling and an 8,000sf shopping complex is slated to go up caddy-corner to us in the next year. It is obvious the direction things are headed, so its got me looking at some alternatives.

If we could get enough land, my husband would be perfectly willing to quit his job and start a pecan business (we have a small 3 acre, 100 tree, hobby orchard now) and other forms of farming, the problem is he is still a bit of a suburban boy and though he is willing to learn and has learned a lot, I don't know if we could make ends meet. Ranching/farming is tough going these days!
 
#10,800 ·
Hey, everyone!
I have been a member for a while, but I have not been on here for some time. I live in E. Texas in Harrison County. I have 2 Quarter horses. The 17 y/o mare is a pasture ornament, and my gelding is 5 y/o. I am retired, and finally in charge of my own schedule (yay)! My husband no longer rides, but he supports my horse addiction, and he still likes to horse camp. Is there anyone else near me who likes to trail ride, or just ride out sometimes for a couple of hours? (I hope I am doing this post "correctly" and in the right place.) :confused_color:
 
#10,801 ·
Hello Horseflower!

If memory serves me there are quite a few people here from the Houston area so keep an eye on this thread, I am sure someone will respond.

My husband can ride, but really isn't into riding. He does like being with the horses which is a huge help to me. I retired early to take care of kids with busy schedules but now that 3/5 are grown up and on their own I have extra time to pursue my own hobbies and am blessed that my youngest daughter has also taken a shine to horses so I have a partner in crime!

A great way I found to make some horsey contacts is to take lessons near your home. I found another neighbor that I didn't know existed before through my local riding stable and she has become a good riding partner as she is also a stay at home mom so we can ride together in off hours.
 
#10,815 ·
Hi there ctcountrygurl! I'm from Katy, TX just outside of Houston. I think I'm about 45 minutes to an hour out from you. I half-lease two western trail geldings that I do a little bit of everything with. We have a blast :) Have fun with your new reining mare!
 
#10,820 ·
Well I ended up with a foster pup, dang soft heart lol. Shes a total sweetheart i believe shes a rat terrier/heeler mix, but would have had a death sentence if taken to the pound as they threatened. She is a yr old had no training not even a collar, no potty or kennel training and was absolutely terrified. Shes extremely smart though, no accidents so far although it takes me 20 min to get her to go potty haha and she sleeps in a kennel and walks nicely on the leash. Anyone know of someone looking for a travel/riding buddy?
 

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#10,822 ·
It's raining in Dallas, woohoo!

Settling in to the new house slowly but surely. Finally have my morning horse feeding routine down after a rocky few days, lol. It's definitely a drive to the office, but it's so great to pull in my driveway after work and arrive to my entire family - human and furry <3
 
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