[pony gal]

Had the equine dentist here today, had the trimmer here Tues and the vet last wk to vaccinate. The horses are ready to go.

 

[Northernstar]

Had an exciting day so far...

Been chatting with my dressage trainer, and she found quite possibly MY HORSE! A big, bay, Morgan mare. The horse transport she uses was somewhat close to the horse's location, so they are picking her up on their way back here and she will be in my trainer's barn by tonight! I am going to meet her tomorrow. I have her on trial for two weeks...but I have this feeling deep in my heart that this is the one. Everything I have learned about her was everything I was looking for. I am so excited to go meet her tomorrow I don't know that I will sleep tonight!

Yay!! Grace, she sounds wonderful - best of luck tomorrow

 

[Hunter65]

I met Country Woman today. She came out and met Hunter, was nice to meet someone from here. My evil pony bit me on the back today - hmmm I thought we were over that. Somehow I don't think he will be trying again real soon. Tomorrow I hope hope hope to get out for a trail ride. The weather has been so crappy this year. Just had a thunder storm roll through. We dont get very many of those around here.

 

[Ladytrails]

My parents always threatened to "beat the tar out of me" What exactly is tar anyway? Where is that located in the body?

If you don't know where your tar is, they've already beat it out of you.

 

[farmpony84]

if you don't know where your tar is, they've already beat it out of you.

****!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Northernstar]

I met Country Woman today. She came out and met Hunter, was nice to meet someone from here. My evil pony bit me on the back today - hmmm I thought we were over that. Somehow I don't think he will be trying again real soon. Tomorrow I hope hope hope to get out for a trail ride. The weather has been so crappy this year. Just had a thunder storm roll through. We dont get very many of those around here.

How awesome to meet another HF friend! I hope some come over if they're in my area!
As for the evil pony, a few words from Anne Of Green Gables, "Tomorrow is a fresh new day with no mistakes in it....yet". Don't you just adore L.M. Montgomery?

 

[texasgal]

Wow .. ya'll have been CHATTY today!

I didn't work today, so no sitting at the computer all day. We really just hung out here at the house, coffee on the back porch, chicken speghetti for lunch and then a nice countryside drive this evening.

Tomorrow we will close the deal on the tractor at the John Deere place, go have our favorite beer at the local brewery, and off to a crawfish boil..

Should be a beautiful day for it.

Welcome to the newcomers!

Oh, and my mare is an Arabian and I love her .. but they are not for everyone, that is for sure!

 

[With Grace]

I met Country Woman today. She came out and met Hunter, was nice to meet someone from here. My evil pony bit me on the back today - hmmm I thought we were over that. Somehow I don't think he will be trying again real soon. Tomorrow I hope hope hope to get out for a trail ride. The weather has been so crappy this year. Just had a thunder storm roll through. We dont get very many of those around here.

How fun that you two got to meet up!! And ouch about the pony back bite, horse bites are very painful!

 

[Ladytrails]

Update on the perfect pony - still almost perfect, but we had the first opportunity to throw him into a pasture. If you recall, his one vice is that he doesn't want to be caught without a treat. I've had him in corrals and arenas and have had no trouble after the first day. I knew that a pasture would be a different story, and I was right. He has been in a tiny lot with a tiny bit of grass and I wanted to see him move out at a canter or gallop, so I waved him off to a gallop when I first put him into the pasture. Then, he decided not to stand still, so I made his feet move. He probably went back and forth across the pasture 3 round trips, and then stood there for me. So, it took less time than I thought it might, and he hasn't been on a pasture for I don't know how long....he has been up in small pens since at least February to lose weight, and then of course he's been quarantined since I got him. So, not bad but not great. I can also see that we need to work on the 'come to me' part - I got a fair amount of walking in tonight!

Grace, I'm hoping you are pleased with the horse tomorrow -- how exciting!

 

[Country Woman]

Yea I had fun meeting Hunter 65 and her horse Hunter
he is a sweet horse
so now I know to look for larger horse. I was very nice to meet someone
from the forums
We had a nice time hopefully we will see each other again

 

[Ladytrails]

Yea I had fun meeting Hunter 65 and her horse Hunter
he is a sweet horse
so now I know to look for larger horse. I was very nice to meet someone
from the forums
We had a nice time hopefully we will see each other again

CW, what do you mean that you know to look for larger horse? I'm just curious - Is Hunter taller than the ones you have been shopping for?

 

[Country Woman]

here is a picture of Hunter's owner Hunter on and she is the same height as me 5'6'' but is lighter thanme
I need a heavier horse and taller

 

[Country Woman]

they are 2 are the same height but are more stout and and are Arabs
the other horse is 15 hands and a Quarter Horse

 

[Ladytrails]

Ah, makes sense. There's taller and then there's stouter built. I've had 3 horses that were around 15 hands. That's about as high as I can handle for mounting. And, the thinner gaited horses was way, way harder to ride than the wider, stouter mare that I have now. I feel like she's much safer and I know she's more fun. If she startles and jumps, I'm still on her; with the skinnier horse, I seemed to topple over and lots of times ended up on the ground. Part of it may have been the saddle, but his build was part of it, too.

 

[Country Woman]

I feel safer on wider and taller horse
I know I need a mounting block

I also fell yesterday and now I hurt all over
My chin is scraped as well as my upper lip and right wrist
hurts and so does my back
I tripped on some un even pavement and a man hole cover

 

[Hunter65]

here is a picture of Hunter's owner Hunter on and she is the same height as me 5'6'' but is lighter thanme
I need a heavier horse and taller

Ack I take nasty picture. Yes a taller horse for CW is a good idea. Hunter is only 14.2 - 14.3 on a good day, but he carts me around so we are good. lol
Plus he is 4 this month and still filling out. He is part QH and has the butt to show it lol

 

[outnabout]

I feel safer on wider and taller horse
I know I need a mounting block

I also fell yesterday and now I hurt all over
My chin is scraped as well as my upper lip and right wrist
hurts and so does my back
I tripped on some un even pavement and a man hole cover

CW, so sorry to hear about your fall! Take care of yourself and I'm sure you will be back to normal in no time. You have horses to go see!

 

[Country Woman]

I just ache now but on the mend
next week I hope to go and see some horses
Maybe Hunter can help me look too
My husband Marc really wants me to be happy
I will let you know next week what is going on

 

[Country Woman]

I kind of like the Standardbred in the background of Hunter

 

[Susan Crumrine]

Hunter is so cute! I think you all look great together.
With Grace, A MORGAN? I love them and I have had several. Can't wait to see pictures...
CW. I hope you feel better soon. Falling on pavement is the worst!
Welcome to the new people!
Going trail riding tomorrow with hubby and a bunch of friends and then off to practice.
Means I have to ride Patsy on trails instead of my gaited horse...I will be sore! LOL