Roll Call! Horse Forum Go-ers, check in!

[MokeyBird]

I know PH is dead, but I was just wondering who still checked in. Runky, you there?

Basically, just reintroduce yourself. What do you do with horses? What diciplines? What breed is your horse? How old?

I have American Saddlebreds. I have lived with them all my life, and am well aware of how incredibly lucky I am to live the life I do. I cannot imagine waking up knowing I couldn't look out my window and see my broodmares, or watch babies grow up, or pregnant mares foal.....Life just cannot exist without horses.

I am an avid supporter of all things Saddlebred. Showing, breeding, Saddlebred Rescue, trail riding, ASB Versatility. . .

We currently have over thirty horses. Most are broodmares and babies, some are retired loves, and some are young prospects and show horses.

Here are two of my yearlings.

This is Zoltan. He is my In-Hand colt for this year. He is as nice a colt as we have raised.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2007%20Foals/Zoltan.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2007%20Foals/Zoltan2.jpg

This guy, some of you may remember as Pixie's Foal. He's getting so big. Here is my Daniel. He is the ugliest colt I think I have ever seen, but he is a sweetie....and really he is so ugly he's cute. I love him to death. I've never had a horse with his personality. My Danny-Bear.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2007%20Foals/Daniel.jpg

[S t e p h]

They're Beautiful!

[Punkygirl0101]

Well..I don't have horses but I do visit the horse forum. I have done lots of research on horse care because in the future I want to have a couple. I have very little hands on experience with horses. I took riding lessons when I was twelve, but got bucked off for the first time and got scared away. And I learned a few things during my lessons that I haven't done since then. I do visit the stable near my house to photograph the horses though.

In the future I really want a Clydesdale, and a few quarter horses. (I like all my animals to be rescues..so thats the way I will be going when I get my horses..except probably for the Clydesdale, unless theres a rescue for them too.

Looks like you lost all the actual horse owners mokey lol.

[Runky]

hah, I check in from time to time to see if there are any pictures. Mostly I stick to the Ultimate Horse Site. P:

Mm. I've been riding only a little over a year now. I'm currently getting ready for my first show season which I'm pretty excited about. I'll be eventing on the horse I half lease, Jolly, at the beginner novice level. (:

Yeah, so I ride 2 horses. First is Sarge, the love of my life and my forever horse. We had a rough patch last year but we worked through it and now our bond is unbreakable. Sarge is doing so well. He has his moments still but he's just a totally different horse than the one I knew just one year ago. He listens so well (well... mostly. haha.). We've actually lunged him over a few jumps in the last couple of months. He's not really built for it so he isn't exactly the most beautiful jumper. haha. And I actually got bucked off him when I stupidly decided to trot him over a log in the field. xD Umss. Yeah. Basically, Sarge and I are inseparable. <3 (:

On Saint Patrick's Day. hah.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/S6301938.jpg

From last week. On that day he happened to run off with me... twice. He's such a little stinker. Px
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/S6302092.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/S6302090.jpg

Last week when he was sunbathing. <3
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/S6302067.jpg

And the other horse I ride is Jolly. He is a 16 year old Paint. I half lease him from a girl who never rides him. So I get him all to myself. hah. So far he's taught me sooo much. He's taught me about frames, flying lead changes, jumping, you name it. He's a really great horse. And like I said before, I'll be eventing with him this summer. He loves to show. =D

Jollypoooo.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/S6302140.jpg

From last week. Trotting on a loose rein.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/S6302108.jpg

From a while ago. Bareback ride.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/hjkhjkj.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/gjgjjj.jpg

And yeah. I guess that's about it for me.

[MokeyBird]

Oh I LOVE Sarge! I have been wondeirng how he has been doing!

Jolly is gorgeous. Isn't it amazing that horses are usually the ones that teach us. I count Harry and a couple others among the ones who raised me.

Punky, Saddlebred Rescue often gets in Belgians. In however many years it will be until you have yours, you should really check in there.

I am IN LOVE with Bo Bice, from SBR. I dream about him. He is broke to ride and drive, is registered, and is gorgeous. I almost told my boss's wife how pretty she'd look behind a pleasure driving horse, and that I knew the perfect one....

[Runky]

haha. Do you remember last year when I would always come on here and talk about how horrible Sarge was. teehee. xD Now he's amazing. He always comes to greet me at the gate and INSISTS I get him out. And he's such a respectful little man. He still likes to test me from time to time but I don't let him get away with anything. He's a little twit sometimes. xD Oh and he had his 5th birthday this year. He's growing up so fast. It's crazy. P;

Dude. Horses have taught me more than any person ever could. Not even kidding. They're amazing. =3

I've heard of this Bo Bice horse I think... But then, I know absolutely nothing about the gaited horse world. Px

Oh. And here's a video from Sarge's first ever "jumping lesson". haha. xD
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/th_S6300828.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/?action=view&current=S6300828.flv)

This is from his second time jumping when I took him with us to the cross country course. =D
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Green%20Hill/ghgfhhg.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Green%20Hill/ghgfhee.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Green%20Hill/ghgfhff.jpg

Hehe. xD

[MokeyBird]

Yes, I do remember that!

Hah, that is so cute. Hey, he is jumping it. That is good enough for me! Hah. Man, how old is he now?

He'd look pretty on the trails....Hehehe.

Here is the topic on Bo. I doubt you would have heard of HIM. His registered name is the Professional. His Amish family loved him so much that they sold him to SBR so they would KNOW that he would get a good home.

http://forum.saddlebredrescue.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1497

He is pretty much as broke as could be when it comes to driving. Just watch the video here where they were testing his suitability as a carriage horse.
http://forum.saddlebredrescue.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1681

[LoneStar]

Hi Guys

Yeah what happened to petshub??

I was horseless for ages but now I loan a lovely welsh cob who is gorgeous. :)

[AleandraOwens20]

Ello! I wish I had a horse but i'm a country girl trapped in the city and will have a horse of my own eventually....I want a TB, a mustang, a quarter horse and possibly a mini pony and mini mule because there just so darned cute! As soon as I can go to collage...I'm getting all A's and B's so hopefully I will go to UC Davis and I'm told you can keep horses there! :P But eventually I will own a pet store with:
a petting zoo
a grooming salon
a vet clinic (which I will own and work there!)
animal adoptions
and then when I go home I could ride my horses:)hehe
*looks off day dreaming*

[MokeyBird]

Lone Star, Petshub dropped off the face of the earth.

Keep in mind Aleandra, that most students who board thier horses on campus at college are Equine Students. I am going to Midway this fall(about half an hour away from Lexington KY) and if I were to bring my horse, it would be at least $500 per month to keep them there.

And I like your plan for an all encompasing pet shop. . . I had similar plans at your age(I was BIG into the Black Stallion books) and had my own racing farm all planned out to the trees down the driveway. . . Hahaha. . . I found those the other day. They were cute.

[AleandraOwens20]

hehe....no matter how dead petshub is I'll let everyone know opening day of my pet shop!:P lol!!

[MokeyBird]

Hah, I'll be waiting!

Well, it is about 2AM on April 07. Something is telling me to go check on a mare slightly overdue to foal.

Don't worry, pictures will definitely be posted when she foals.

[wildchild15]

Wow how beautiful!!

With my horse all i do is ride bare back... no need 4 saddle. All horses are beautiful if you ask me.:)

[AleandraOwens20]

You better!:D How cute!:)

[huntjumper25]

i havent been on here in awhile. im still riding that big old qh with the blaze. im working with a new trainer that has shown in high jumpers and level 5 dressage. My riding has improved soo much. Im hoping to get a job this summer so i could lease this tb im riding so that i will be able to show. if i do show ill probably show 2nd level dressage and do some hunter/jumper classes. adn then maybe next year go into eventing which shouldnt be too hard for me considering im already doing dressage and jumpers. in the next couple weeks im gonna have my brother or mom come out to take a video of me riding. I find taking videos of you riding really helps becuase then u actually see what mistakes ur making.

[Runky]

Yeah, I agree. I always get my mom out to take pictures/videos of me. It definatly helps me see what I need to work on.

So I got a new camera. Nikon D40x. Muah. So here's a picture from yesterday. After our ride.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/22-1.jpg

And this is Jazz, the horse I kinda want to buy. (she looks crappy in this picture. On unlevel ground.)
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/40.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

Wahhhh....I wanna horsie:P! I will have one eventually though!:)

[MokeyBird]

I just got back from one of the Major Saddlebred Auctions. I was so lucky, I got to video it both days. The video was simulcast live on the ASHA website. It was grand fun, and I got paid more than I would have working two weeks at my normal job(which I only keep for cheap movies and popcorn). The only thing, after eight hours of videoing, two days in a row, my shoulders are KILLING me!

I just about bought about five different horses, but neither mom, nor dad was around so I sat on my hands. Sooo close. . . haha.

Soooo.......we had our first baby this morning. A little bay filly. She looks like a buffalo, but she is cute.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/whinny4.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Whinny5.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

AWWW How cute!! I know, that's why I've NEVER been to an auction...well once I was at a 4-H auction but there were only adult goats, sheep, and cows so I just watched....lol...I really want to make my own rescue to help puppy mill dogs at auction but I'd probably go bankrupt. lol

[MokeyBird]

And Runky, I forgot, that top picture is real nice. I like how Jazz's forelock is longer than her mane in the second picture! Hah, too cute.

Baby number two is due....anytime now. Actually four weeks ago, but she is progressing and starting to show more signs. Hopefully, the baby is still okay. I'm not all that worried, but the late mares always get me on edge.

[AleandraOwens20]

good luck and post pictures when he/she is born!!

[MokeyBird]

Hey, baby number two was born yesterday! A CUTE little chestnut colt. His mother is just enamored.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Colt.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Colt3-1.jpg

And of course another picture of the filly. She is losing her "wildabeast" look daily. She is a sweetie and is already letting me pick her feet up.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Whinny7.jpg

Enjoy!

[AleandraOwens20]

AWWWWW!!! How cuuuutttteeeee!!!! I want one I want one!!! Send one over to sunny CA:P Ok so here's my plan:
1st year of collage (at UC Davis) in dorms
2nd year buy a house with others (roomates)
a.)Get some rats
b.)Do some fostering of dogs
3rd year of collage
a.) get a beagle and/or cavalier from rescue
Rest of collage
Graduate
Move to a ranch
Have a "Vegetarian" farm (Alpaca's for wool, chickens for eggs, horses for fun:),and goats for milk, cheese, and butter)
Take over a vet practice or start a new one
Get a husky from a rescue (name it RJ) and buy a Doberman from a breeder as a show dog(name is Gracie):D
Adopt a child
Make Gracie a champion:P
Have 1-2 litters a year from Gracie
Hehe...I have it all planned out...I daydream a lot:P

[MokeyBird]

haha, good luck with your plan Aleandra!

Man, I remember doing all those plans when I was your age. I remember going through all the dog breeds, "Okay, I am going to have this one, and this one, and after those are settled, get this one...." I still really want a Pharoah Hound. I DID get my sheltie though. I wanted one since I was ten. When I got my first job, one of my first major purchases was a computer, and then next was my Sheltie. She's a good horse-show buddy.

My most recent fantasy, now that I have been playing Zelda on my Wii, is to have a Belgian mare, and, of course, name her Epona. Mom said I should look at Halflingers.

[AleandraOwens20]

hehe:p loretta is a pharoh hound mix, you wana trade??? lolz:Djusssttt kiiiddddiiinnngggg!:p anyways, you should get a belgian mare....now I want a TB but my dad's gf is hooked on a fresian:) and your so lucky you have a wii!! then on the ther hand, i never asked my parents for one since i dont play my game cube much:) i love the sims pets...fun game, but sadly, no matter how many roomates i give myself, there's never enough time to clean, eat, and have money!!!!:p i keep restarting:) As soon as I get a job, I'll get a beagle:)

[Runky]

There's a belgian cross at my barn named Epona. I never knew it meant anything though. So is there a belgian mare named Epona in Zelda? hah.

[bruises]

Heh, I still check in at times.

So, introduction. I work at a horse rescue, that also take in boarders, and have a riding school part as well, to help things go 'round. My main tasks is cleaning crap and riding ponies, since I'm shrimp-sized. My boss generally keeps me away from interaction with humans, since I'm a bitch. I do a lot of general work with the horses, mainly I'm an excercise rider. (I can't spell worth shit.) And lots of groundwork. According to my boss, I have great instincts when it comes to horses, but I rarely know why I do what I do. (Boss: "That was good, but why did you do it like that?" Me: "...cause it felt right?" Boss: "*unamused*")

I like to babble at times. I talk to most horses non-stop.

I love jumping. Love love love. I've smacked up my ribs good more than once though (often unrelated to jumping), so I'm really not supposed to. I've kinda gone over to just trail riding more. I do half-assed dressage, but I can never remember anything.

I have two horses. To be honest, they're not fully mine, and my boss takes care of most of their expenses. But, generally speaking, they're mine.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/blackbruises/furkids/horses/Sleipner.jpg
Sleipner. Supposedly an arabian mix, but we dunno for sure (rescue). She's my first horse, I got her five years ago (man, time flies). She's estimated to around 12-13 years now. She's very popular with others too and is used for lessons once or twice a week. She's a lovely all-round horse. X3

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/blackbruises/furkids/horses/Psycho14h.jpg
Psycho. <3 We were told he's a danish warmblood, but after seeing another danish warmblood I doubt it. XD He's nine years old, I got him when he was five. Or, rather, he arrived at the rescue when he was five, after a series of bad homes. Psycho wasn't his original name, he got that nickname from the way he was acting (though before he came here). He's done wonderful progress lately, and I no longer worry that he'll kill me. <3 He's also an amazing jumper.

...I will stop babbling now. XD But, since y'all are talking about Pharaoh Hounds, I just gotta throw in a pic of my mix, Anubis.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/blackbruises/furkids/dawgs/Anubis.jpg

Also, Mokey, Runky, you always have great photos. XD

[AleandraOwens20]

have you seen this?
http://animal.discovery.com/tv/showdogs/bios/lourdes-peter.html

the pic is not on there, but I watch the show and their pharaoh hound has the same name and looks just like your doggie!!:P

Maybe I'll put some pics from my riding show, like, 3 years ago...I think once summer starts I'll start riding again:P I have a credit for a set of riding lessons that will be a year old on my 13th b-day (may 20th)..whoops guess I forgot about them:P....
Anyways, I'll have lots more pics once I start riding again (and find my camera.....or buy a new one!:D)

[MokeyBird]

Hah, what did you ride? English or Western? Are you still doing 4H?

and that mix sure doesn't look like a mix! he's gorgeous!

[bruises]

Aleandra, I have actually seen some episodes of that show. XD The gay couple annoyed the hell out of me though so I stopped bothering with it.
And people are seriously uncreative with names for pharaoh hounds. XD Every other pharaoh dog I encounter seems to be named Anubis. =X I've been thinking about renaming him, but I do like Anubis-the-god. D:

Mokey, thanks. XD He's totally a basenji in a pharaoh hound's body. He's a bit smaller than a purebred and has a weird tail, but other than that and the fact that his personality is all basenji, he's good at tricking people. XD

[AleandraOwens20]

yes Monkeybird, I still do 4-H;) I actually have a show this weekend, I just gave my bunny a bath with warm water and bunny shampoo. She looks like a wet rat:) She's really pissed at me though:) So first she's happy, she gets to come out and run around the guest house (she's staying at my dad's house, my mom's outta town) and then suddenly this stupid person has flipped over "her" couch (she goes into the couch) and has grabbed her scruff. Then they put her into a wierdo bucket (aka the bathtub) and she has to stay still while someone massages her with sweet-smelling stuff and then washes off with warm water:P Then she has to wait while she's cuddled in a towel and THEN she has to sit on a soft blanket in a cat carrier while she gets her dog crate cage cleaned:P As soon as I put her back, she kinda looks at me like "hmph!" and then she's been cleaning herself eversince. She's really peaved that I would even THINK she needs a bath. :P Lol...anyways, I started out with western for about 6 months and then I've been riding on and off english for about 5 years.:) It's funny though, because this one horse, Alaska (they all have state names) is a pony with a pissy attitude and whenever they assign him to me he is in shock because I am the only person who doesn't need a crop to control him (or any horse for that matter..I'm 5'8) I don't believe in crops either...I personally think I wouldn't do whatever the person wanted me to do if they hit me, it would just make me more pissed:P..also, "show moms and dads" is funny:P So dramatic!!

[wildchild15]

the horses r sooooooo cute.

and id thought i would join in and say my dream....

im gonna finnish school then go 2 university for 7 years to become a vet. Then have my own vet and im also gonna breed horses.Then sell them and with the money i will buy ( not rent) my own whole property with enough space 4 horses and also dogs and cats( cat bording school) i proberly missed something but thats the skeleton if it..... lol hehehe:rolleyes:

[AleandraOwens20]

WOW...soiunds familiar? Also, whats a cat boarding school?? confused (???) Anyways, my 4-H leader has a TB..a beautiful retired racehorse at that! But he's sooo sweet and acts like a BIG dog:P

[Bilbo12]

Hey all. I do not know if anyone here remembers me. I do not get on much anymore. It has been several months since I have posted.
I have 2 horses now. A black & white, Spotted Saddle Horse named Obadiah and a tri-colored TW named Zeke. :)

[AleandraOwens20]

Congrats! Any pics?

[MokeyBird]

I remember you Bilbo! Glad you checked in.

Well, I am sad to report that one of our mares aborted her foal a couple days ago, because of Tent Caterpillars. Poor thing. She was due in August. The baby was just getting hair around its muzzle and eyes and was about the size of a small medium sized dog. I just hope our other mares were not affected. It is very sad.

I did forget to post pictures of our second baby though. He and the filly hit it off right from the start.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Colt.jpg

His mother was just enamored.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Colt3-1.jpg

[wildchild15]

CUTE!!!!!
but it's ashame about the other foal..:(

but it must be amazing to see new foals born all the time.


wowowowowowowowowowowowow!

[AleandraOwens20]

hey, anything new anyone? sorry, just don't like dead forums;)

[MokeyBird]

Not much is new here. Our third arrived safely, albeit has signs of Lordosis(low back). A little plain chestnut filly.

I got halfway on Tony a few days ago. I was very excited. I have never done that. I doubt I will ever get all the way on him anytime soon, but half is as good as nothing.

Oh, and I am getting a show mare in July!

So yeah, not much is happening here... ;)

[AleandraOwens20]

congrats! any new pics?

[MokeyBird]

Here are a few I don't think I have shared.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Colt-1.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Colt2-1.jpg

My scruffy Daniel. He was missing his girl.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/General/Daniel.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/General/Fillies.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/General/Fillies6.jpg

My dear Harry.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/General/Harry-1.jpg

And here is the mare I am getting in July. I won't own her, but I'll have her on lease which is good enough for me.
http://www.janejacobsphotography.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=515207

[AleandraOwens20]

she is so pretty and what cuties you already have!

[MokeyBird]

Thank you Aleandra. I am Uber excited. July can't get here fast enough. Oh I hope we get along. :D

[AleandraOwens20]

Don't worry, it'll be here before you know it:D I am also waiting for July for 3 reasons
Summer
Kitten
Farm
At the end of July I go to the state I love, NY. I go upstate and my dad's gf's parents own a lakehouse and it so much fun but on top of that, it's near a popular children's farm (http://www.oldmcdonaldhasafarm.com/)
were I work in the summer and its super big and super fun:D They have everything from a camel to horses (mini and regular sized) to kittens that people drop off there. I also got a new camera and a gift card for riding lessons so....:)

[MokeyBird]

Camels are fun.

Well, I braided Daniel's mane tonight. He has a worse part down his mane than I do. He was such a cutie. LOVES his shoulders and withers scratched. He about fell over. I feel bad I haven't been able to see him much lately.

I need to get to work on my fillies if I want to show them.

[AleandraOwens20]

Your so lucky:) I wish I could say the same. I will eventually.....

[Runky]

Things have been going amazing with le ponys. I love summer. They're all so well behaved. haha. xD

Sarge is jumping now. And he's doing better than I ever expected. I'm not sure of exact heights but I'd say the highest I've jumped him so far is 2 ft. Right now I'm just working on building his confidence. He had his first show a few weeks. hah. He got 4th out of 7 horses. And I figured we would get last. Ums, Sarge and I are like crazily bonded to each other. It's amazing. I love him so much. (:

Jolly and I are also fabulous. Our dressage is getting so much better. Our flying lead changes are getting much better too. Ums. He comes to me in the field sometimes which is huge for him. He doesn't come to anyone. So we've gotten pretty close too since I started riding him.

I've given up on the grandparent's horse, Chyanne. It's as hopeless as the situation with Sarge was last year. I rode her twice. First time was really short and she was good. Second time she reared and tried to kill me. hah. yeah. So screw that.

[AleandraOwens20]

lol..congrats on your horses new skills...

[Runky]

Just thought I'd say that I'm taking Sarge and Jolly to a show on the 28th. It's just combined test so no XC. I'm not sure but I think I might just do a jumper round with Sarge since we haven't really worked much on dressage. I'll definatly do both dressage and showjumping with Jolly.

Oh and this Sunday I'm taking Sarge and Jolly to the Roanoke Valley Horse Show to school over the jumps. Very exciting. =3

I'm going to try and post pictures of the show here. Sarge has improved a tonnn in the last couple of weeks. (:

[AleandraOwens20]

congrats!:D

[AleandraOwens20]

well I just wanted to give an update:
I'M FINALLY GETTING MY OWN FRIGGIN' HORSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEESSSSSSSSS....ok so, my uncle has two mares. One saddlebred(donno if I'm saying it right, too happy to think clearly) and one pinto...the pinto was "taken advantage of" by a neighor's stallion who got loose and broke through the fence. Soooo...guess who gets the filly/colt? :D

[MokeyBird]

Oh lord. They are "giving" you the baby?

You know the saying(if not heed it well) "Green + Green = Black and Blue."

The other is a saddlebred? That is awesome.

[MokeyBird]

Well speaking of babies, we had our last one of the year this morning. A little bay stud colt. He is SOO sweet. He has his mother's personality, and is marked like two of our other babies. Star and snip. And he has the most HOOKEY ears. Looks like he has horns. Oooh, he is exciting.

Also, I don't think I introduced Summer's Filly. She is a black black BLACK filly.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Summer2.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Summer3.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Summer6.jpg

Here are the two oldest babies. The chestnut is a colt, and the bay is a filly.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Babies2.jpg

And here is my sister's filly.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/2008%20Babies/Merry.jpg

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They're Beautiful!

[bruises]

Mokey, such cute foals. X3 I especially love the black one, though dark horsies are my weakness.

Aleandra, I really hope you have someone experienced with raising and training foals and young horses there to help you from the beginning.

[AleandraOwens20]

what cute little foals monkey! I am joining the 4-H horse group next semester and there all so supportive there so I'm hoping they can help me:)

[MokeyBird]

So what are they giving you Aleandra? The foal? Trust me, from one former 4H-er to another, don't try to get foal help from there. Get the help from an experienced trainer. It will cost you a crap-ton of money to get a horse started right and well, but horses are incredibly expensive animals.

When the time comes, I know of a girl in Northern CA who I would highly reccommend.

[AleandraOwens20]

okie dokie:)...my mom wants my uncle to keep it and she just pay for its care, but he won't train the foal, he doesn't have the time..cuz I mean, I'd rather teach a foal to pick up its legs and load into a trailer than have a full-grown horse acting out and trying to kill me because it won't lift up its legs or load into a trailer.

[AleandraOwens20]

Here's some pics of my uncle's mares. The pinto is tamer and nicer, but I personally have a better bond with the black mare.
(the pinto is the pregnant one if I didn't already mention it)

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj303/jessicalovescupcake/Picture274.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj303/jessicalovescupcake/Picture280.jpg

[bruises]

"I'd rather teach a foal to pick up its legs and load into a trailer than have a full-grown horse acting out and trying to kill me because it won't lift up its legs or load into a trailer."
That's why it's extremely important that you have someone that really knows how to teach that foal how to behave and interact with humans. You yourself isn't experienced enough to properly teach it that.

Cute horses, I love blacks and pintos.

[AleandraOwens20]

Yes I know. Also, my 4-H horse leader is herself a trainer and owns th barn next to the regular 4-H leader. I talked to her yesterday and she seems very nice. Nothing is for sure yet though...I haven't seen her actually work a horse soooo....

[Runky]

Yes, Aleandra, I know from expereince green + green is not a good combo. God knows how many times Sarge could have killed me back in the day because I didn't know what I was doing. By gosh, I thought I could handle him but I came to the realization that this would only work with an experienced trainer. And it did. Once I got him trained and started riding every single day I could handle him. It took me a few months to really get him listening but now we're all good. But that's only because I had sooo much help from my trainer. So please find someone who knows what they are doing to help you. You want to start a baby out right. You don't want them learning bad things when they are young.

[MokeyBird]

Trust me. Foals are quick and some don't think twice about spinning and kicking. OR they will try to play with you like a horse and can rear up and strike you. They don't know, and make mistakes, and it is imperative that they are taught well from the start. Despite how much you want to, you can't coddle them and treat them like pookums, you can't spoil them, you can't let them get away with a dang thing. Which sucks. I find it really hard sometimes.

You have to learn how much loving is okay.

Aleandra, do you have any instant messenger?

[Runky]

Oh Mokey. We went to the Roanoke show last night to watch the jumping grande prix but we had to watch saddlebreds first. I don't understand how you ride that. I mean, what in the world? haha. I don't see how that's much fun to ride. xD

[MokeyBird]

LOL! Runky, you've gotta try it. That saddle is so flat and thin you have to really work! Hah. Plus with thier movement, your legs feel much longer than they are. They are really a blast to ride. I dare you to try it. I'd almost volunteer to pay for it.

I hope you aren't going over to the evil side of dressage, where nothing is "correct" if it isn't your dicipline. I've gotten into many "Saddleseat is Wrong! Saddlebreds are abused!" discussions. Don't diss it 'til you try it. ;)

[AleandraOwens20]

Well, my uncle has a saddlebred (the black one) and I ride her like any other normal horse....(with the exception my uncle's not around, he's afraid she'll kill me since I've been bucked off multiple times and when I was 3 and riding her with my cuz she kicked my cuz off and I was riding alone...). Do they have a special gait or are they taught to move like that? Also, I know, on the farm I work at in the summer and she had me working the miniature foals she was going to keep because she uses them for little kid pony rides..tough...

[Runky]

LOL! Runky, you've gotta try it. That saddle is so flat and thin you have to really work! Hah. Plus with thier movement, your legs feel much longer than they are. They are really a blast to ride. I dare you to try it. I'd almost volunteer to pay for it.

I hope you aren't going over to the evil side of dressage, where nothing is "correct" if it isn't your dicipline. I've gotten into many "Saddleseat is Wrong! Saddlebreds are abused!" discussions. Don't diss it 'til you try it. ;)

Haha, nah, I'm not trying to diss it. xD I guess I just don't understand it is all. I mean, maybe if I tried it I'd like it but it just seems weird to me. hah.

Just watching them I don't get a lot of stuff. Why are the horses so hyper and uncontrollable? And it really bugs me when they post on the wrong diagonal when the photographer isn't even taking pictures. That's the main thing that gets me, it always bothers me when people are on the wrong diagonal. haha. And then in the 40 years and older class this women who was bouncing around like crazy and was all over the place won! I didn't get that at all. And when they would ask for the canter all of them would, like, line up at a corner so they could get the correct lead. And one class they had to do a simple lead change and none of the riders could do it. I dunno, it's just odd to me I guess. Maybe you have to ride it to understand? I know people who don't ride a certain discipline can make wrong observations because they've never done that so I'm not trying to be like "omg, my discipline is better". hah.

[MokeyBird]

Well it is mostly about how the horse performs, not the rider, to tell you the truth. In most classes the presentation of the horse is what is judged, not the bad riding. The horse is usually what is looked at. How well he moves, how he sets his head, how he behaves, how well he does whatever job he is doing.....

I agree though. Some of them couldn't ride a fence post. But if they want to get far, they have to learn a little. The ones that start young are generally your better presented/better in general riders.

Uncontrollable? What did they all do that made them look unconctrollable?

Our horses are trained to be very upright, very energetic, and.... showy! But not uncontrollable. They should be light on the bit and responsive. Key word "should". And yes I know, some are not. I have seen many crow hoppers, spookers, belligerants, "Oh I forgot how to guide!"s, and other incidents where they just look awful.

Some people just put too much horse under thier riders.

Just check out these two links. They will explain a lot.
http://www.american-saddlebred.com/protean/myths.htm
http://www.american-saddlebred.com/protean/myths2.htm

[AleandraOwens20]

Thats so cool.....my uncle's horse was one of those saddlebreds that wasn't "up to snuff" and somehow ended up with my uncle...she's got a tatoo under her lip.

[MokeyBird]

Then it is probably a STANDARDbred. It is not common practice to tattoo a Saddlebred.

[area52]

There are some beautiful horses in here, amazing! Makes me misty for the days with my Strider and her foals, she's a decade gone now.

When I retire I plan on going back to the ranch and end my years rasing horses and chickens once again. :)

Love all those pics...

[AleandraOwens20]

oh....*feels stupid* sorry, standardbred i guess *smacks head*
Also, Monkey, I know this is really OT, but do you know how to sex 1 week-3 month old chicks?
They've got some frizzle chicks at the local feed bin and I want one sooo bad...I mean, they're only 5 bucks and I won't have to pay 100 bucks for one at the shows!

[Runky]

Well it is mostly about how the horse performs, not the rider, to tell you the truth. In most classes the presentation of the horse is what is judged, not the bad riding. The horse is usually what is looked at. How well he moves, how he sets his head, how he behaves, how well he does whatever job he is doing.....

I agree though. Some of them couldn't ride a fence post. But if they want to get far, they have to learn a little. The ones that start young are generally your better presented/better in general riders.

Uncontrollable? What did they all do that made them look unconctrollable?

Our horses are trained to be very upright, very energetic, and.... showy! But not uncontrollable. They should be light on the bit and responsive. Key word "should". And yes I know, some are not. I have seen many crow hoppers, spookers, belligerants, "Oh I forgot how to guide!"s, and other incidents where they just look awful.

Some people just put too much horse under thier riders.

Just check out these two links. They will explain a lot.
http://www.american-saddlebred.com/protean/myths.htm
http://www.american-saddlebred.com/protean/myths2.htm

Meh, I just really don't think I'd like that. I like the fact that I am judged on my riding ability and not just the ability of my horse. I mean, some rich little snobby kid could have some fabulous horse and win by just riding horribly? Just so long as the horse looks good? blahh.

Well. Most of the horses there couldn't even stand still for like 5 seconds. I mean, if my horse wouldn't stand I'd be pretty annoyed. I guess saying they were uncontrollable is a little far but they are just sooo.... hyper... That can't be any fun to ride. How do you accomplish anything when your horse is hyper all the time? haha.

I dunno. It's just so foreign to me. And most of the saddlebred barns around here I've heard bad things about them. One of the girls at my barn used to go to one and she said they wouldn't even allow you to love on your horse or create a bond. That's just not right. I'm sure they're all not like that. But that's what I hear about the ones around here... P;

[MokeyBird]

Hah, fair enough. And that is why you need to come to Kentucky ;)

Hah, when do you go to college? Have you figured out where you want to go? I think you would like my college. It is Midway College in central KY. VERY equine oriented.

[AleandraOwens20]

lucky...I wanna be in KY..or upstate NY lol...
UC Davis allows horses I found out today:)
So, even if I didn't get my uncle's horse I still could get a horse eventually
My mom said definatley no to bringing the foal here, so screw that then...I guess it'll have to stay with my uncle so he can frik it up...ah well...
Also, everyone says quarterhorses are great starters...but, wouldn't a quarter horse be to small for me? I mean, I'm 5'8 I was thinking more along the lines of retired race throughbred....

[MokeyBird]

wait? You are 5'8" and not even in High School. Good lord, honey! Why aren't you on the basketball team? lol :D I'm only 5'4" which is short for my family, but painfully average.

no no no. QH will probably be the way to go(or see below). Off Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) and TBs in general are very hot. What were TBs bred to do? RUN! Go forward! Go go go! Which is never good for a beginner. I bet, with where Runky is now, she could probably handle an OTTB, because she is motivated and most importantly, she has a trainer/instructor.

Horses are strong creatures. if you are worried about being too big for them, go on a horse forum and ask. Trust me, sometimes it is better to be closer to the ground. If you are worried about height, you could always go draft. Generally laid back and gentle. However they are much more expensive, upkeep wise.

Aleandra, you should read back in Runky's posts about Sarge. Whoo she had troubles! lol

What everyone's first horse should be, no matter the breed(there are good ones in each breed and a LOT of good QHs), especially since a lot of people are not equipped with the resources/knowledge to teach a horse, should be a half a million years old, DONE EVERYTHING, mellow laid back, broke to death, still will do anything, kind of horse. Especially if they are not going to have the money or other resources to keep it in serious training.

It costs at the very least $300 a month just to board a horse, more if you want to get your horse trained, more if you want both stall/pasture turnout, more still if you want special feed.... Horses are horribly expensive.

Here is a joke my dad used to tell as a kid. What do you have to know to train a horse? More than the horse.

Horses are teachers, more than anything.( Right Runky? ) Your first horse should know more than you, in order to teach you what you need to be doing. ("I know that when she does this I do that." not you going, "How do i get him to do this?") Because if you don't know what you need to be doing, or how or why a horse thinks/acts/breaths the way he does, how can you think of teaching one anything. They are not like dogs. Dogs are easy compared to a horse, because they are predators. WE are predators. Horses are prey.

Trust me, the only horses under five years old you will see in a Lesson Program, are either for very advanced riders, or are those horses who were "born to be a lesson horse"(they learned thier lessons quickly and dependantly, and had that "I am safe" attitude.) My yearling Daniel is already showing that he wants to be a good thinking, calm, willing kind of guy. I have great hopes for that kid.

The only reason I work with baby horses, is because I have gotten the training to do so. I am one of those exponentially lucky souls that was raised in a stable. I broke my first horse to lead at 12(see my avatar, there she is). I love baby horses, because you don't have to FIX anything that another person did.

But I know that I can only get them so far. Right now, I can break them to lead, lunge, pick up all four feet, clip, trot in hand, trust, and a couple other things. I am learning how to longline so that I can do more, and I am learning with my dad how he starts one riding and so forth.

Horses are a continual learning experience.

I'd love for you to learn more Aleandra. If you want, you can message or email me anytime, and I can suggest some great forums. I bet runky could too.

[Runky]

I'm a Junior next year. So 2 years until I have to think about college. ha. I'd really like to stay local though because I don't think I could stand leaving Sarge and my barn for that long. And I know I couldn't afford to board him at college with me. Good lord, colleges have expensive boarding fees. o.O So I'm thinking I'll go to some community college then maybe onto Virginia Tech. Maybe. I don't really wanna go to college but I suppose I should. hahaha. xD

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Yeah. For your first horse you really need to look for something that's extremely mellow and laidback. An older horse that's been there and done that. A push button horse. Especially if you don't have a trainer to work with you often. I know you feel like you can handle something younger but you can't. When I was a beginner I thought I could handle anything. And yeah, I was way wrong. hah. You don't want a baby. They're not going to be fun for you in the long run if you can't handle one. They will take advantage of you.

With Sarge. I'm really lucky he didn't hurt me or kill me really. He was really out of control and he knew he could take advantage of me. I remember he used to buck just when I was leading him around. He also had this horrible biting problem which was my fault for hand feeding him. I remember times when he tried to lay down on me and when he would try to run me over in the field. And back when I was actually riding him he would take me up the hill and threaten to buck me off. He would take me around the field in an effort to get me off his back. And I ended up falling off him and I really didn't ride him after that.

The only reason that he worked out for me is because I found an amazing trainer who helped me through all his issues. Plus I rode a push button horse to really learn to ride on and I rode pretty much every single day. Not to mention 3+ lessons a week with my awesome trainer. All of this costed a buttload of money, o' course, but it's totally worth it.

Also, a quarter horse would make a great first horse as long as it is experienced and everything like I said before. It really doesn't matter what breed as long as it has been there and done that. As for size. I'm 5'7" and Sarge is only 15hh and he can easily hold me. Although I do like my horses to be a bit bigger because I feel like I fit them more.

Just please don't get more than you can handle. It won't end well. hah.

[Runky]

Here's a photo of Sarge and I so you can see the size. I'd like to believe that I don't look too huge on him. haha. But he can easily carry my weight and that's all that matters.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/7-5.jpg

Like I said. I'm 5'7" and he's 15 hands.

[AleandraOwens20]

thanks you guys!:D It's funny, when I was little I wanted to be a jockey...XP....poor horse would loose every race! I know throughbreds are powerful, the night I dropped Buddy off at my 4-H leader's house, she showed me her horse but goes "don't try to ride him, he's bucked off my adult son." (like I'd be stupid enough to get up on a horse I don't even know) But he is SWEETEST horse I have ever seen. Comes right up and gives you kisses and like to be pet and given attentio, and he's an OTTB. Then again, I know she got extremely lucky with him...I donno..CL has more and more horse advertisings every day...but I decided to do this:
start taking lessons again
after a while with lessons lease a horse (and still take lessons!)
after a few years leasing a horse one day buy one:)

There's a stable across the street from my school but just to take lessons there (not to buy the lessons, just to be able to take lessons) you have to pay some crazy entry fee of like 500 dollars, and then the money for lessons on top of that...so thats shot. It's the same with leasing, boarding, or even helping out there...you gotta pay that entry fee..

[Runky]

That sounds like a wonderful plan. That's kinda what I am doing. I have leased 2 horses over the past year and each have taught me so much. And I'm about ready to find another horse to lease so I can learn even more. Eventually I plan on buying my own horse to event with (Sarge really could only ever do lower level stuff. Probably beginner novice is as far as he'll ever go.). But anyways, that's a great idea. You'll learn so much without actually having to go out and buy a horse. (:

[AleandraOwens20]

lol thanks!:D I can't wait ti'll the end of July when I go to work on the children's farm I work at when we go to upstate NY. Sooooooo many horses:)...I honestly like the mule the best though.:p Some of those miniature horses are such mean horses! They kick you and bite you and learn how to get loose..ugh...gimme a clysdale over a mini horse to take care of any day!:P

[Runky]

hah, we have two minis at my barn. The gelding is pretty sweet but the mare can be a little witch. She got loose once and it took like 10 people to catch the little freak. xD

hah, I do love me some big hawses. I got to ride one today. He's like 18hh. It's so weird to go from 15hh to that. haha. My trainer says my next horse to lease or buy or whatever is going to be a big one since I look better on them, what with my long legs and everything.

Oh. And Sarge is getting shoes on the 22nd. That's right, I said shoes. haha. I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm actually looking forward to it. I love me some barefoot horses but I really think the shoes will help him with a lot of stuff. I never thought I'd say that. xD

[AleandraOwens20]

Hehe...:) I thought horses always needed shoes?

Also, check this out:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pet/742782051.html

:)

But my mom's all: ohhh it's old so it'll have health problems..silly mom! :rolleyes:

Also, I'm starting up lessons again soon but I swear, if they put me up on a pony AGAIN I will be pissed. I'm straight out telling them "If you put an almost 6 foot person on a pony(not a horse,a hard-headed pony)I want my money back.." I mean, I can't learn anything, I'm trying to control the dang pony without using a crop!

[Runky]

He's a lovely horse. And that's why you get a horse vet checked before you buy them. ;D

Well, just tell them you'd be more comfortable on a larger horse.

[AleandraOwens20]

LOL its funny because I did tell them that last time...and I got put on Alaska (they name their horses after states),the smallest horse there :P. Anyways, I'm making the appointment for lessons 2 times a week since my mom goes up there a lot for her job and then when school starts im gonna go only 1 time a week. But, they do an evaluation for you and thats, like, twice the cost of a lesson....ugh...lessons are expensive.:P

[Runky]

Yeah, they are expensive. But totally worth it. I get lessons at least 3 times a week. But my trainer lets us pay $150 a month for all our lessons so it's a good deal. Plus my mom baby sits for her and I get free lessons. hah. And if you could start working at the barn you could probably pay for the lessons if they let you do that. I do that as well. Horses are so darn expensive. hah.

[AleandraOwens20]

OMG you are soooo lucky!:p I think 6 lessons at my riding stables is 250 bucks! But, I have seen teenagers working there soooo.....

[MokeyBird]

My Western Riding Class is $990 a semester, with one day a week riding.

That horse is totally cute Aleandra, and not a bad age at all. Sounds about perfect actually. My beloved Harry is 27 and still is capable of packing my bum around, and seems happy to do it. You need something that has been there and done that and been everywhere in the world twice. Those are the best because you can do so much with them.

[AleandraOwens20]

ya, I've taken your advice, I've been looking on CL and equinehits.com every night. I was also looking into Mules, but no one has any for lease near me.:(I'm hoping I'll find someone near my stable or school though....

[MokeyBird]

Google "Horse Classifieds" as well. I like AgDirect and HorseTopia.

I am leasing a little mare too! I get her around the 19th(I can't believe it is already here!!!!) I hope she is good. I'll post pictures when I get her.

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I Can't Wait To See Her!

[AleandraOwens20]

oh yes, thats right, I remember now!:D The day after my best friend moves away lol. Can't wait for pics! My 4-H horse leader has a barn as well. She probably has some horses for lease as well.:)

[AleandraOwens20]

I was just wondering what people's view on the BLM roundups of wild horses are?

Sorry, I was watching Cloud and Cloud's Legacy on youtube.....just curious..

[MokeyBird]

Those suckers are HOT. My favorite Clinician said that if you can train a wild mustang successfully, then you can train anything. They are the pure essence of WILD. They are so pure, so quick, sure footed, free thinking, and yes, so dangerous. They are incredibly smart animals who learn fast, but they are very much wild animals in comparison to your every day QH or domesticated horse.

One of my friends in Texas is taking that clinician's 100 day challenge with two yearling 'Stangs. She blogs about her progress and it has been such a trip watching her babies grow.

About the round ups. Personally, I think they are better than just going out an shooting them(which has been brought up recently). From what I understand, they get overpopulated easily and with a low, human induced number of wild, natural predators to help control the population, we have to take responsibility for them.

Just my take. If they can be taken and put to use by the people who adopt them, then they will not have to be euthanized.

[AleandraOwens20]

I donno....I personally think its kinda mean to end a horses freedom and injure many horses in the process from running too far to fast. Why not geld the stallions and let them go again?

[MokeyBird]

Mean is letting them starve each other to death.

Gelding costs a lot of money, and gelding is not natural. Plus, only the strongest, fittest, most dominant stallion is going to be able to breed. THAT stallion is not determined by us. We can't go gelding at random.

I was watching a show on mustangs several years ago. One mare in the herd had just had her baby as her herd started to leave and another different herd approached. As her foal wasn't even standing, she stayed with it while her her left. The stallion of the new herd approached and grabbed the newborn foal that was not of his herd by the neck and shook it to death. I saw this on PBS. It was one of the scariest things I had seen. How is that for mean?

Personally, I think it, like Slaughter, is a necessary evil. If these horses can be taken by those who want them, battle scars and distrust of humans and all, and turn them into useful horses, or just plain pasture pets, then that is better than them just being herded into a pen and shot. Keep in mind though, that those that are turned into simple pasture pets will have a MUCH harder time rehoming them or selling them later on than those who take the time to train them.

[AleandraOwens20]

I suppose so...Also, thats the documentary Cloud, I saw that sad seen too...(I also saw Cloud's Legacy) But, what happens when BLM splits up a small family group (like Cloud's) what happens then? Poor stallion, what if he were to loose his lead mare? Or what if he himself was to be seperated from his herd? I donno...I guess its better than them being shot like you said...

[Runky]

I haven't really read about it or anything. But I agree with Mokey, it's better than being shot. And besides, our domesticated horses have the sweet life compared with wild horses. If they can find good homes where they can be trained, that's great. Much better than starving to death.

Speaking of mustangs. When I used to volunteer at the horse rescue they had a few wild mustangs. They weren't as wild as one you would have plucked straight from the wild though. They were just extremely untrusting. Everything was scary. I hope they found themselves a nice home. They were sweet. (:

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Oh. And Sargiepoo got shoes yesterday. And I love it. haha. He feels so good with them on. I guess he feels better now. (:

I'm taking him out tomorrow to school at Green Hill on their XC course. And we get to do an actual course. I'm quite excited.

And just for the heck of it. Let me throw in some pictures of my boy. haha. ;D

Me and the Sargiepoo at our last show. He looks so cute. =D
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Green%20Hill%20Show%20-%2029%20June%2008/12s.jpg

And one of Jolly during dressage just 'cause he's purdy. xD
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Green%20Hill%20Show%20-%2029%20June%2008/14j.jpg

A few recent riding pictures. Sarge is really coming along nicely. (:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Riding%20Sarge%20-%207%20July%2008/14.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Riding%20Sarge%20-%207%20July%2008/5.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Riding%20Sarge%20-%207%20July%2008/6.jpg

And some galloping. =3
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Riding%20Sarge%20-%207%20July%2008/17.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Riding%20Sarge%20-%207%20July%2008/18.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Riding%20Sarge%20-%207%20July%2008/20.jpg

Yup, still has breaks even when we're hauling butt in the field. Love him. <3 xD
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Riding%20Sarge%20-%207%20July%2008/25.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

Awww!!! How much fun!:D The fastest I've gone on a horse was a canter but anyways...
congrats on Sarge's shoes!
and cool pics!

[Runky]

Galloping is fun. And Sarge likes it too. Which is funny because he's so lazy. hah. P:

Today we schooled at Green Hill. And the shoes make him much more confident and sure footed. But there were still quite a few refusals. One log beside the ditches he absolutely hated. I fell off at least 5 times trying to get him over it. He'd be going nicely and then dead stop right before and then I went over his head. But I did get him over it. But it was funny. There was like a training level ditch right beside it. And instead of going over the easy log he decided to go over the big ditch. Yeah, my horse is a genious. haha. xD

[AleandraOwens20]

LOL :p! Awhile back, my trainer kept me in the intermedite class and even though she would let me canter while the rest of the class trotted and she knew I was ready to start jumping, she never let me. So, I booked to a new class on my own and started jumping...holy crap...not only was I on a pony, I was on a pony who refused to jump! RAWR! I got, like, 3 jumps in that whole session and then the trainer said I was doing it wrong!! I thought I was doing everything she called out for me to do, but nooo...it was my fault the pony didn't want to jump...w/e...anyways, sounds like you had fun!:D

[AleandraOwens20]

I found some old pics of my riding lessons from when I was like 9 lol..
soo..
enjoy! (the second is at a show, the first is on a lesson day)
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj303/jessicalovescupcake/100_0540.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj303/jessicalovescupcake/100_0565.jpg

[bruises]

Runky, your horsies are so pretty. Happy to hear Sarge's shoes are working out for y'all. :3

Aleandra, nice pics. :3

Haha, I love to gallop and jump. XD It's definitely my favourite things to do, even though I'm technically still not allowed to, but shhh. :x

So I'm totally getting my younger brother interested in horses. XD He's quite good already, actually.

[AleandraOwens20]

thanks! :D

Everyone's so lucky, having horses and all :'(

I wanna horsie!:D

[Runky]

LOL :p! Awhile back, my trainer kept me in the intermedite class and even though she would let me canter while the rest of the class trotted and she knew I was ready to start jumping, she never let me. So, I booked to a new class on my own and started jumping...holy crap...not only was I on a pony, I was on a pony who refused to jump! RAWR! I got, like, 3 jumps in that whole session and then the trainer said I was doing it wrong!! I thought I was doing everything she called out for me to do, but nooo...it was my fault the pony didn't want to jump...w/e...anyways, sounds like you had fun!:D


Well, you probably were jumping wrong if you hadn't done it before. I've been jumping for more than a year now and I still look pretty crappy. It takes years to perfect and even then there is always something to work on. With a horse who refuses you can't just be like "oh it's the horses fault for refusing". Sarge is just starting to jump and so it's normal for him to refuse as often as he does. It's just so new to him. So when I jump him I get him very forward going into the jump and really push him to the base of it and make him jump it. Once he gets over it once he's just like "wow, that wasn't so hard" and jumps it just fine after that.

'Course that pony just sounds like he was being lazy and taking advantage of you. Or he could just be responding to something you are doing. When I first started jumping Sarge it really hit me that i was looking down every single time I jumped. But with Sarge every single time I look down, he refused. So I learned very quickly to look up. One thing Sarge has taught me to do very well. haha. P;

Runky, your horsies are so pretty. Happy to hear Sarge's shoes are working out for y'all. :3

Aleandra, nice pics. :3

Haha, I love to gallop and jump. XD It's definitely my favourite things to do, even though I'm technically still not allowed to, but shhh. :x

So I'm totally getting my younger brother interested in horses. XD He's quite good already, actually.

Thankoooo. (: Yes, I love jumping. Galloping too. That's why I love riding cross country. It combines the 2. bahaha. xD

hah. None of my family is interested in horses. They are so retarded when it comes to anything equine. xD

[bruises]

Ooh, I'd love to do cross country, but my doctor would kill me. D: It seems like much fun though, and you seem to be doing real well with it. XD

Haha, it turned out that my biological dad (recently met him for the first time) used to work at a ranch when he was young, so he's helping encouraging my brother now. XD My father who raised me wanted absolutely nothing to do with horses, and mom was terrified of them, so I definitely grew up with the wrong side of the family. XD

[AleandraOwens20]

OMG I know! :O My parents are like "what is a horse?" lol :p My dad's gf is so retarded she solemnly believes she is the horse whisperer and goes over to random horses trying out her techniques haha. Thats about as equine as my family gets...

I have NO idea why I like animals...none of my family does haha.

[Runky]

Ooh, I'd love to do cross country, but my doctor would kill me. D: It seems like much fun though, and you seem to be doing real well with it. XD

Haha, it turned out that my biological dad (recently met him for the first time) used to work at a ranch when he was young, so he's helping encouraging my brother now. XD My father who raised me wanted absolutely nothing to do with horses, and mom was terrified of them, so I definitely grew up with the wrong side of the family. XD

XC is the freaking shiz. I love it. It is by far the most intense thing I've ever done. And I can't even imagine what it's like to do the upper levels. haha, those jumps are crazy. But like, it's the best thing ever. When I took Sarge yesterday he wanted to haul butt through the field on every straight away between the jumps. He was like "FASTFASTFASTWHEE". haha, and then when we'd get to a jump he didn't like he'd slow down and put on the breaks. haha. freak. xD

My family is just kinda like "vhat is horse? i geet on dem now bareback. farghmafalkjsdf". I dunno. They are just so horse illiterate. They just don't understand how complicated it is I guess. I guess pretty much all nonhorsie people are like that though. P;

[AleandraOwens20]

You know, I read in a good horse book once:

"true horsepeople are born that way"

:p

[Runky]

You know, I read in a good horse book once:

"true horsepeople are born that way"

:p

Yeah, it does seem that way. Some people just have absolutely no interest in such things. And then there are people like me who have always dreamed of being a great rider and when they get the chance they take it. I dunno, I feel like I was just meant to be with horses. My previous trainer and my trainer now both have told me that I have a natural ability for this and once I really learn to ride I'll be a kick butt rider. So, I mean... I think some people are just born with that. P:

[AleandraOwens20]

Haha me too. I think almost everyone dreams of having a beautiful horse and riding it but only those who are horse people can walk the talk haha. My old trainer said I was really good too, I can't wait to start lessons again...I'd go today, but I go away in a few days for 3 weeks and that defeats the purpose....

[MokeyBird]

Here she is! See, I wouldn't lie to you. ;)

She is a big moose. She is a little pushy, and loves mints. I rode her today, and she is very much like my old buddy Josie who we lost last year. I did everything with that horse.

Anyway, this mare is just a dream. Point and shoot. Safe, smart, willing, pretty, a five speed.

I just walked and trotted on her today to get a feel for her. My sister got on her, and barely asked her and she picked up her rack like a lady.

She is just absolutely wonderful, and I can't wait to work more with her.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/Dot2.jpg

And yes that is just how she was standing. She really isn't that crooked. That was the first time she actually got to look around outside the barn.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/Dot4.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

OMG!!!! Monkey, she's beautiful! *melts* OMG, I'd love a horse like that, especially if she rides as great as you say she does :D. RAwr....just 1 more week I keep telling myself, and I'm off to the farm in NY!

Although, there's only 2 large horses and 4 donkeys...the rest are mini horses...
fun...

But, anyways, she's really pretty!

Gosh, you guys just torment me with your riding pics and horse pics! :P

As soon as I get back from NY, going to sign up for lessons the very same day...

Also, my dentist told me about a jr. high/high school in Malibu that has an equestrian team! My mom and I are gonna call and inquire about it, and if they do, then I'm off to Malibu jr high/high!

[MokeyBird]

Mo-key, Aleandra. ;) No 'n'.

And thank you. Did I mention I love her? Her tail is so long it could wrap around her nose. Her feet need attention, and her teeth are very sharp, but I don't care. They will be taken care of, and she is still a sweetie. I am very happy to have her.

[AleandraOwens20]

Oh I'm sorry *smacks head on wall* ;)

I'm sooo jealous of you:P...first, I'm gonna go steal Area's mice..then I'm comin' for her!:D

Hahaha just kidding.
You know I would never take your baby (or Area's)
away...:D

Dancingiguana@mac.com

[MokeyBird]

Well, I don't know how I would explain her theft to her owner. lol (I'm just leasing her.) I can't wait to ride her again.

Hah, even though you are the country away, you should come ride her. Saddleseat rocks.

[AleandraOwens20]

Hahaha I'll catch the next flight to Kentucky! :P

p.s e-mail me! :D

[MokeyBird]

email sent :)

[AleandraOwens20]

kk,oh I see now..

[Runky]

Aw, Mokey, she's lovely. =3

So I am now working on seeing my spots before jumps. Uh, talk about confusing the heck out of me. haha. Apparently my body knows what it's doing but my mind has no clue. My trainer says it looks like I know my spots most of the time but actually I have no clue what I'm doing.... or my mind doesn't? haha. xD Counting strides is kinda fun though. She made me count walking strides today though. hahaha. xD

[AleandraOwens20]

Lolz, sounds like fun hahaha

My mom wants to have a miniature horse in the backyard XD fun..

[Runky]

So I think I had my first concussion yesterday. hah. So I lunged Sarge in side reins yesterday and he did amazing, btw. So I was gonna hop on him bareback and head back down. I swung my leg over and he started moving. So I was like half way on and he starts trotting off. So I guess I was clenching to stay on and then he starts galloping. So I fall off of course. Hit my head really hard on the ground. I was wearing my helmet like I always do so that's good. hah. But at first my vision was kinda blurred and then my left leg was kinda numb when I first got up. So I went up and got Sarge (he never goes far. hah.). And I just lead him down because I probably shouldn't get on after hitting my head like that. On the way down I remember thinking really weird thoughts. Like questioning what had happened earlier that day and thinking it was a dream. And then I questioned if I was going the right way to the barn or not. hah. And pretty much I don't remember untacking him or anything. It's just kind of a blur until I got home. So I'm thinking it was a concussion? haha. Today my neck is sore and so is my left leg. So I guess I hit my leg weird too. hah, just thought you all might enjoy my little adventure. It's really weird how I can't remember anything from the time after tha fall. Just bits and pieces. Last night I was laying in bed and trying to remember if I untacked him all the way and I could not remember. It was weird. haha. xD

[Runky]

And just because I can, here are some pictures of him from today after our ride. =3

See the new purple bell boots. -nodnod- (:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/DSC_0005.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/DSC_0004.jpg

And his adorable face. =3
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/DSC_0006.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

Oh boy XO Concusions don't sound like fun lol. But, Sarge is so beautiful! :D

Haha, I was in the garage and realized I have a halter, lead rope, feed buckets, all tack, and a few stale horse treats...all I'm missing is the freakin' horse!
XD

[Runky]

hah, I have so much horse crap it's not even funny. Basically all my money is spent on them. Just this week I bought a purple saddle pad, purple bell boots, 5 polo wraps, purple crop, hay net, hoof nippers & rasp, anddd I think that's it. haha. xD

[MokeyBird]

I love splurging on horse stuff.

Well, I have to buy attire for my riding class. I don't have a helmet. I don't have Wranglers(vs. the breeches I would have needed had I enrolled in Hunt). I don't have my Ariats yet, though those I was intending to buy. I also need polo shirts for barn work and many other things.

Oh I just love Sarge. He is such a cutie bear. His forelock is just the best.

[AleandraOwens20]

I'm guessing purple is your fav. color Runky? :P Lolz, speaking of splurging, o/t but I just spent 96 dollars on a new tank for my leo XP. Plus, I carried it the .5 mile up the hill to my house XD. Fun! Anyways, I always splurge on animal stuff, even though they really don't need more toys ahaha.

I need a horsie to splurge on...:'(

But, I can lease a horse up in pvp 4-H because of my horse leader having a barn lol/ :D

[Runky]

Oh yes, splurging is best. I try to restrain myself but it's hard. I'm always "needing" something. ha. Let's see, on my "things that need to be bought" list we have: XC vest, breeches, driving reins, another pair of bell boots... and that's actually all I can think of. Wow. hah.

Yes yes, his forelock is best. haha. He's adorable and he knows it. xD

Nah, Sargie's show color is purple though so everything I buy for him has to be purple. He looks awesome in purple. And then Jolly's show color is royal blue. I love color coordinating. haha. Ees fun. =3

----

Today we did some crazy jumping in the field with tons of galloping and Sarge was like WHEEEEEEE. I'm so glad he's enjoying himself. But we were worried about him because he took forever to cool down. I walked him around for like an hour and he was still breathing hard. My trainer called the vet and she said he would probably be fine and just keep an eye on him. But he was alright. After a bit his breathing calmed down a bit and I turned him out. I checked on him before I left and he was still breathing a little bit more than usual but much better. And he's eating and drinking so he's fine. We're probably going to put him on alergy stuff though. Probably start him on some other suppliments too since he's jumping and showing now too. P=


ughhhh, my main horse forum has been down for like 3 days and I'm dying. hah. I always post my riding log on there and stuff. grrr. /:

[AleandraOwens20]

aww!:3 How come everyone is on dif. forums? :(. See, I'm like, the only one not on another forum...I tried another forum but I couldn't post on it..plus, what special animal could I go to? I have 1 or 2 of everything haha :p

[MokeyBird]

Well, I am on about ten other forums seven of which are horse forums. I go to some more than others. Like Trot and Modern-Saddlebred are my favorite places.

I'm surprised you are only here Aleandra. These people are not very nice to you, and shouldn't be worth your time.

There are so many other places that have nicer people. May I suggest www.horseforum.com ? And the good thing about horse forums, you can find people from every walk of life with all sorts of animals.

[AleandraOwens20]

thanks mokey:)
I donno...I've tried a few other forums, but none were really my cup of tea...I donno...

[Runky]

www.ultimatehorsesite.com/horseboards

The only forum I regularly visit and post on. I love it. Very active and very friendly. Although, it's not working at the moment. blahhhh. D;

So something is wrong with Sarge or something. He was still breathing hard when I got back to the barn. I figured he'd been running around the field so I shrugged it off. But when I went to turn him in I made him go to the gate and he trotted down there. That little amount of work made him start breathing really hard. So I tied him up and sprayed him off in case he was hot. Then I walked him around. Walking him around makes him breath faster. I trotted him and he was breathing pretty hard for that. So we gave him a bute and wetted down his hay. I'm going to check on him later and see how he's doing and if he's breathing funny still I'm going to give him some antihistamine(sp?). I'm kind of worried. I was reading about COPD in horses because I remember at the horse rescue 2 of the horses had it and it affected their lungs. And his symptoms sound very similar to what I read. Ugh... Hopefully we can get the vet out to see him tomorrow. /:

[Runky]

Link was supposed to be www.ultimatehorsesite.com/horseboard

But like I said, not working right now.

[AleandraOwens20]

Thanks!

I hope that Sarge gets better!

[Runky]

Ugh, I found a lump on him tonight. What the heck is wrong with my horse? /: I can't wait until the vet can come out...
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Lump/DSC_0022.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

uh-oh :(

Hopefully the vets come soon.

[Runky]

Vet is probably coming tomorrow. I personally really think he has COPD but we'll see what she says. And Nikki thinks the lump is a hemotoba (sp?) which seems likely to me. He probably hit himself on something in that new paddock. I can't wait to see what we're going to do for him. I hate not knowing what's wrong with him.

[AleandraOwens20]

aww...I know, I hate it when you need to wait until you can see a vet! :(

Keep my and mokey updated! (we're about the only ones here ahaha)

[Runky]

Vet is coming today between 12 and 1. Thank god. So we'll see what she says.

[AleandraOwens20]

well thats good!

I'll be waiting to hear what goin' on with Sarge!

[Runky]

'Ight. So apparently he is breathing much harder than normal and it wasn't just my imagination. A normal horse breathes 2 times in 10 seconds and Sarge was breathing like 8 times in 10 seconds. She says there's something up with his bronchial something and he has inflammation in the lungs or something like that. She took blood and she's going to test it for infection just in case. Then probably give him steroids and antihistimine, I believe. But he's going to be fine. But he does get some time off from work, obviously. My little goober. x3

[AleandraOwens20]

well, I'm glad that sarge is going to be o-k! :D

[bruises]

Runky, aw, poor Sarge. Good to hear he'll be fine though. :3 Worrying about stuff like that really sucks. D;

As for the talk about other forums, I don't have the time for more, really, barely have time keeping up with this despite it being a ghosttown. XD I did join some support group forum for human issues, but likely won't use it. XD

[Runky]

Yeah, I'm really relieved. It just sucks that he had to do this when he was doing so good. Hopefully he won't forget what we've been working on. But whatever, at least he's healthy and happy. (:

Blahh, apparenly Jolly's owner is coming out tomorrow and bringing kids that want pony rides on him. Ick. But at least I get to ride before hand. But still, blahhh. He looks like crap when she rides him. /x

[AleandraOwens20]

yuck, pony rides? god, when I go to NY I get to deal witha bunch of fat kids who want to ride the "little one" RAWR and the parents just smile...RAWR

[swimqt494]

That was really insensitive.

Sorry but referring to any child in that manner, behind their back or not is wrong, u never know who's watching.


Can u tell I work with kids? lol

[MokeyBird]

I agree with Aleandra. Granted, it is not the kid's fault. It is their parents, along with possible genetic conditions, which would still tie back to being the parents fault. I feel sorry for the overweight children in my area.

What I hate are the excessively overweight "riders" who just sit there and bounce on their poor little gem horses. There was this one lady at a show I went to not long ago, who probably is the nicest gal in the world, who probably couldn't reach her saddle horn. And she insisted on trotting her poor little qh everywhere, in 90 degree weather, on the gravel driveway of the showgrounds.

Then the fat rednecks who bring thier underweight racking horses to the fair, and ride "with their feet through the reins". Granted racking horses aren't hard to ride. So it is okay for those big dumb gorrillas. They don't have to learn anything. They just have to sit there and go "he-yaw".

There is nothing that makes me angrier than fat people with thin animals. Which are all what these stupid racking horse people who come to my local fair have. Their horses look like a lineup for a kill auction. And some of the "riders" look like they weigh more than their horses.

[AleandraOwens20]

eh, I dont mean to insult overwieght kids, just saying, it always tends to be the larger, older kids who want to ride the mini horse and the smaller, thinner kids who want to ride the donkey. I try to tell the kids how much funner it is on the donkey, but, no go :(. And then the parents just smile and take pictures..grrr...sorry to insult anyone, just kinda frustrating..plus, im almost always on the animals side lol.

[Runky]

They should have a limit on the childs weight on certain ponys. Then you can be like "it's a rule, you have to ride the bigger one". I wouldn't let some fat kid sit on a tiny pony. It's just cruel to the animal.

God. I hate it when big fat women are on these tiny little quarter horses. And I'm just thinking "woman... either lose some weight or get a huge draft horse that can hold all that wieght". And it's always the western riders. It's so dumb.

And yeah, I always see these super bad riders riding gaited horse (or racking? I don't know the difference..). And they just sit there in their tennis shoes and pull on their horse's mouth. And I'm just thinking "yeah, try riding my horse. You'd probably be off in the first 5 seconds". Maybe I'm wrong but it just seems like a lot of stupid people own gaited or racking or whatever their called horses. But whatever. hah.

-------

And his owner didn't come out today. I think they may be coming friday or saturday. Not sure. But whatever. I was happy. hah.

[MokeyBird]

"Rule #1: if your @$$ is bigger than the horse's, you can't ride him."

[Runky]

haha, for real. xD

[AleandraOwens20]

lmao!

erg, I dont even know if Im gonna go this year, stupid farm owners not anwsering me...I mean, even if she doesn't want me there this year, she could at least call me and tell me /=(

[Runky]

I rode an arab/saddlebred cross today, Mokey. haha. Of course I doubt he's like anything you ride. But his head is naturally higher than I'm used to. So it was kinda weird. But he's cool. His name is Boo. hah. I get to jump him tomorrow. P;

It's funny though. I never even saw the saddlebred in him until Willow started leasing him out. She originally rides saddleseat. So yeah. haha. xD

Dis is Boo. =3
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Schooling%20at%20RVHS/Willow%20and%20Boo/DSC_0108.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

hehehe

cutie pie horsie =3

[AleandraOwens20]

omg, at a horse show right now..NEVER SEEN A WORSE RIDER!

this one chick keeps her reins sooo long...there flapping in the breeze for gods sake! Also she does the wierdest trot, she like thrusts over the horses neck, its so crazy...GOD...sorry, i just know i could do that 10 times btr and its pissing me off lol XP

[Runky]

You're at a horse show with a lap top? haha. P=

So I get to ride Boo and Louie tomorrow. Splee. I like Louie. He's a big clyd/tb cross. Total goober.

And dis is Pooie. hah. =3
http://a263.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/70/l_cae6d6be9987b41c87f701cb76f262a6.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

pretyyy horse:p
no, im on my phone silly :)

Go moterola Qs!

[Runky]

I took Louie up to the ring today and free lunged him. Took the camera up because I know how he is and I knew I could get a few good pictures. hah. And I did. =)

My favorite picture from today. Typical Louie. hah. P;
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Freelunging%20Louie%20-%205%20Aug%2008/3.jpg

I'm riding him tomorrow. Splee. (:

[MokeyBird]

He's sure in good order isn't he? :D I love when bays get dapply! It sure says something when you see the tail before anything else when the picture loads. lol

[Runky]

hah. Louie is a total dork. I swear to god he's ADHD. He's such an idiot on the ground. I don't think he realizes how huge he is. hah. Today he was being rude and leaning on me and it seriously took me like 5 hard slaps on the chest to get him to back off. And even then he was just like " ohh whoops di'n't see you d'ere ". He's such a ditz. P;

Yeah, I like how he's all dapply too. It's pretty.

[Runky]

PS. I started a blog for Sarge and my other horsie adventures. Only 2 posts so far but feel free to read. hah.

http://runkydoo.blogspot.com/

[MokeyBird]

Anyone remember my little Danny-bear? He's getting SO big!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/Pixie%20Dust%20and%20Daniel/Danny4.jpg

[Iloveduke4ever]

Awww such a cute horse! I love him lol.

[AleandraOwens20]

awww!!! =3

NY is funnnn:)

Lots of horses, minis, and donkeys :)

when i get home ill upload some pics :D

[Runky]

So what happened to Tony (it was Tony, right...?)? He was a cute little guy. (:

Show today. I thought my dressage sucked. He wasn't collected at all and we weren't bending. But we were moving more forward. Showjumping was nuts. I tried it with my spurs (it was fine in warmup but he just gets so hyped up in the ring and I get messed up and accidently spur) and so yeah, we were a whee bit speedy. haha. Lesson learned, no spurs during SJ for Jolly. Oh and I lost my stirrup and jumped the swedish oxer without it. hah. But we got through with no faults. And get this..... we got 2nd... hah. It just kinda blew my mind that they liked that. I thought I did amazing last show and we got 7th. I thought we did horrid today and we get 2nd. Mm, yeah, I'm confused. haha. xD But whatev, I'm happy. (:

Mom took pictures of SJ but I look like crap so I won't be posting them. haha.

[MokeyBird]

Tony is growing up in the field right now. We *almost* had him sold, but the people didn't pay on him. He is two and broke to ride. He's still my spooks. I'm the only one who can touch him in the field, and then not often. He has latched on to the two yearling girls, Blue and Princess, so he won't be hard to catch when we bring them all in this winter.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/General/Tony2.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

how pretty!!! :D

Ill take him!! lol I wish.

[Runky]

Aw, he's so big. (:

[Runky]

I love this picture the photographer got of Jolly and I. I'm definatly going to order it and frame it. (:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Green%20Hill%20-%209%20Aug%2008/Jollydressage.jpg

[AleandraOwens20]

nice pic:)

blah, i wanna get back to LA and start lessons lol...ive been thinking about getting into cutting, but probably never will lol...I cant tthink of one place that has cows I could use lol...so, its back to atempting to jump haha.

[huntjumper25]

i ride at a dressage/H/J facility and there is a new boarder who brings in a saddlebred. Can u just imagine what a stir this caused. the people at my barn show at USDF and A or AA shows. i feel bad for her. i being mostly a dressage rider would feel uncomfortable being in a barn that isnt. she must have nerves of steel.

[Runky]

Yeah. I couldn't imagine moving to, like, a saddlebred barn. haha, that'd be weird. But honestly, my barn is super excepting of anybody... as long as they aren't a weirdo that is. haha. We do have one really weird person at my barn. She thinks her horse talks to her or something. She's super annoying and picky too. haha, sorry off topic. xD

[huntjumper25]

theres this lady at the barn who has this warmblood who colics alot and she hired this lady who supposedly "talks to horses" to ask the horse why he colics so much. if that isnt a waste of money than i dont know what is. I have nothing against saddlebreds but at my barn where there are mostly tb's, warmbloods and a few qh's and paints that one saddlebred really stands out. the horse is pretty cute though. i know the owner went to milwuakee for championships.

[MokeyBird]

Oh poor love. I bet she has already been whispered about. If you are curious about what she is doing, go and ask, or encourage people to ask, what she is doing and don't just assume. I know of several people who have to board at other-dicipline barns. They go do their thing and have to ignore a lot of crap. I feel sorry for them.

At least if a H/J-er went to a saddlebred barn, they wouldn't be shunned. They wouldn't have people whispering about their supposed "bad practices" or false assumed cruelties. They would be left alone to do their thing. Just wait. If that lady has a show horse, you will soon hear about the horse's broken tail, cruel soring chains, and her tieing his feet together and other horrible untrue things that are assumed with the breed and dicipline. And the people whispering aren't open minded enough to figure out what is actually going on. They "know" and won't be told how wrong they are. Makes me inexplicably mad.

Anyway...

Oooh, I have been at the World Championships. I got a few bad videos on my phone. I have been having SO MUCH FREAKING FUN!!!! I have been talking to very important people, several of my favorite horses in the world are showing, and I have been able to visit with an incredibly handsome single guy. ;) Goodness, I must say the show is better because he's there.
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/Videos/?action=view&current=MOV-0002.flv

http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/MokeyBird/Horses/Videos/?action=view&current=MOV-0003.flv

I bought my school helmet today. Yay for me. I am taking Western. I thought taking Hunt would be rough since I am a Saddleseat rider. I am so excited.

My new mare is about the most perfect horse in the world. Her canter is to DIE for! I can't wait to show her, probably next year.

So all is well with me.

[Runky]

Honestly around here, it would be harder for someone like me to go to a saddlebred barn. Saddlebred people around here can just be such snobs. Of course, it's probably the same with the hunter barns too. I'm so used to eventing where everyone is so nice and down to earth. I don't think I'll ever do anything else besides this. hah. At my barn we're pretty accepting of anyone who boards here, even if they don't ride like us. Most of us work at the barn as well so we need to be polite to the horse owners too (even if they are irritating as all get out...). P:

Sargiepoo is getting better! I'm taking him to the Lexington Horse Center thing for schooling on the 31st, I think. =)

So wait, you're trying western? Neat. (:

[huntjumper25]

everyone at the barn is pretty accepting of her its just like at every barn theres always those few snobs that can ruin any friendly atmosphere. western is lots of fun but i usually tell people to start english first then switch if they dont like it because with english u really have to learn how to be balanced. but since u already do saddleseat u should be fine.

[Runky]

So I took Sarge to Lexington to school and he was amazing! And his breathing is so much better. Here's a few pictures. (;

Walking Sarge and Gumby through the water.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Lexington%20Schooling/6.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Lexington%20Schooling/5.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Lexington%20Schooling/4.jpg

Trotting.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Lexington%20Schooling/3.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Lexington%20Schooling/2.jpg

Jumping the roll top! =D
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Lexington%20Schooling/1.jpg

I'm so proud. And this Saturday I'm taking him to Green Hill for more XC schoolingness. hehe. =3

[AleandraOwens20]

Cute picards! ^__^

MOKEYBIRD!!!!

I have a ? for you

its o/t here

but I read skunks are illegal in Kentucky, but then another site said they are...

once again, I was daydreaming of my future and wanted to know where:

hedgehogs
skunks
rabbits
rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils
guinea pigs
sugar gliders
richardson ground squirells
ferrets
kinkajous
and of course dogs, cats, and all that.

So...ya...sorry, if you dont know, its ok, I was just curious.

[Runky]

I know skunks are illegal here...

[AleandraOwens20]

really? :(

West Virginia

is says there legal on the website

[MokeyBird]

I don't know, Aleandra. Wouldn't occur to me to check. Skunks are on the X list of things that are not allowed to be alive on the farm. Something finally got the one that killed my new hen. Would have been us, but something got him before we did. Quite frankly, we care more about our things than the things that can harm them.

You do know that you are going to have to take into account your potential Significant Other, among other things, right Aleandra. Trust me, saying "I'll only date a guy who loves this and this and this" is really going to limit your "options". ;) Oh believe me. Do you know how hard it is to find a single horseman?

When you have so many animals you need to take into account each one's attention needs. Not all will require a lot, but I know when you have a lot of something, many of that something is going to be left out in the long run. Especially with the added time consumers of job, school, friends, bf/husband, family, family activities, favorite pets, more care-extensive pets, etc.

So maybe not plan to have all of these things AT ONCE(that might be what you were thinking anyway). :) Heck, we are long lived animals ourselves. We have plenty of time to "experiment" with what you will want without getting overwhelmed. Once one creature dies, get another type. Or if you get something that you find out, you just don't like (it happens, don't deny it. especially with horses), you can sell it to someone who will like it more than you.

[AleandraOwens20]

Do you know how hard it is to find a single horseman?

LMAO!


Thanks mokey..

Ya, I donno...I mean, I guess w/e is ok

I just feel so limited now...you can literally have NOTHING interesting in CA...

btw, going O/T on my O/T but what kind of hen?

[dbl120902]

I just feel so limited now...you can literally have NOTHING interesting in CA...

Gawd, why do you have the need to have something "exotic"??? Why can't people just be happy with rescuing the animals that mankind has placed in shelters rather than being concerned about collecting exotic species?

[MokeyBird]

Gawd, why do you have the need to have something "exotic"??? Why can't people just be happy with rescuing the animals that mankind has placed in shelters rather than being concerned about collecting exotic species?

There were only two things on her list that I would consider "exotic". The ground squirrels and kinkajous. I couldn't even tell you what they were. Skunks are actually pretty common anymore.

Last I checked, a dog or cat isn't the same as a skunk, or a hedgehog, or a ferret. There is nothing wrong with a little variety. It is okay to want any of these animals, so long as they are taken care of properly.

Since she has stated that these are future plans you have no reason to judge her on her unknown situation in the future or her level of assumed knowledge now. She doesn't know. You don't know.

Future is future. Animals have no concept of this. They only care about now. They have memory of the past, but do not dwell on it. Why do we do this? Humans are odd creatures.:rolleyes:

Why do you feel the need to come harrass her everywhere she goes. This is a kind 30 something page thread. Please keep it that way. Go start a thread about how much you hate her, and vent your negative energy here. Being young, she'd probably go try to defend herself and give you plenty of fodder(don't do it Aleandra!).

Anyway....

[MokeyBird]

LMAO!


Thanks mokey..

Ya, I donno...I mean, I guess w/e is ok

I just feel so limited now...you can literally have NOTHING interesting in CA...

btw, going O/T on my O/T but what kind of hen?


She was a little white cochin hen. One of my roosters got killed, and the other was SOOOO depressed. He just layed there with his head down. Dad felt bad for him and went to our neighbor and bought three hens for him to cheer him up. He bought two black rocks and a little white show cochin. The black girls slept in the tree with the rooster the first night, and had a good healthy fear and caution about people and other animals.

The cochin was very handled, and that type doesn't really roost. They prefer nests, which made her very vulnerable. Poor love, I liked her a lot. She would fall asleep in my lap and was very good about teaching my nephews(who are afraid of the chickens because the roosters attacked them) that chickens were okay.

Yeah, single horsemen are rare gems that are in high demand. So it is hard to find them. I have found maybe one, even though he is almost too old for me. Of course I have hopes. lol

[MokeyBird]

And back to horses. My mare and I are doing so well. She is exactly what I wanted, and she is teaching me alot! She does all five gaits with ease, is not hard to get along with, and she is very pretty. We actually get along quite well. We will be ready to show by next year!

My Daniel is not very bright, but I still love him. He is just quiet and kind of dopey. LOL He is my baby bear. My little late baby is finally a year old, and he's been a "yearling" for the last nine months. He is going to be a year and four month old two year old.

My other colt I REALLY REALLY want to keep for a breeding horse, as a replacement for his ancient sire. He is such a well built colt, he is very talented, and he is a GOOD thinker. Even though he is a baby stud, he hasn't told us yet that he doesn't need to be one.

School is going well. Western is SO WEIRD compared to what I am used to. My first horse and I did not get along well at all. My second horse though, I LOVED! I hope I get paired with him again. He reminds me of my first horse. "Oh you don't know what you're doing. So I can just get away with doing what I want! I've got your number sista!..... FINE! I'll do it. I'll still test you though." lol He was a good boy.

[AleandraOwens20]

Awww!! :3

I'm glad your mare is working out for you, I'd kill for a mare like that XD

I'm sorry about your hen also :(

Also, DBL, I never said I was going to get anything "exotic" right here right now, I was merley curious. Sugar gliders, hedgehogs, skunks,ferrets, and the others aren't really considered "exotic" to me. I donno about you, I just know a lot of people who have them...the kinkajou I was merley curious, I know they are wild, so I would never have one.

Thanks mokey.

[MokeyBird]

Oh she is to kill for. I wish we had three more like her. I hope you eventually get something like her. She is not perfect because she is as pushy as hell on the ground, she paws in the crossties, she begs for mints, and whines when she thinks she is missing dinner.

I am not overly pleased with my Work Study. I actually have to wake up. Friday my hours are 7 - 9 am. I was out at the barn before the sun came up. It SUCKED! I am not an early riser.

I am learning the horses' names though. There are 82 horses on the campus farm. I will try to get some pictures.

[AleandraOwens20]

WOAH! 82?

Are you like at boarding school or something lol?

[MokeyBird]

A college in the middle of horse country, actually! lol, the funny thing is, my family owns half that number.:eek:

[AleandraOwens20]

Oh. Nice, I want to go to College in horse country. XP

Are you cereal?! :O

41 horses?!?! Woah...I envy you 8)

[AleandraOwens20]

Oh. Nice, I want to go to College in horse country. XP

Are you cereal?! :O

41 horses?!?! Woah...I envy you 8)

[MokeyBird]

Cereal? lol

Yep, and I know them all by name, and most of their personalities. It is a whole lot, and it would be nice to cut that number by a few, but that is how things go sometimes. We don't own all of them, just the majority.

[AleandraOwens20]

Lolz, thats right, I saw cereal...frosted flakes to be exact lmao.

Awww..your so lucky...I'd kill to have 1 horse, you have soooo many more haha..

how many horses do you have to be exact? just curious..

[Runky]

So I'm at the beach right now. And on Friday we're going riding on the beach like we did last year. Can't wait. ;D

And I found another riding place farther south that allows you to ride through lots of water and much more beach. So we might end up going there too. Splee. (:

[AleandraOwens20]

So I'm at the beach right now. And on Friday we're going riding on the beach like we did last year. Can't wait. ;D

And I found another riding place farther south that allows you to ride through lots of water and much more beach. So we might end up going there too. Splee. (:



LUCKKKYYYYY!!!!! Is it with trail ride horses or one of your babies? :)

[Runky]

Trail horses. One day I will bring Sarge to the beach. That's like a dream of mine. hah.

[AleandraOwens20]

lolz *pictures riding on beach*

[Runky]

So this past week has been great. While I was away at the beach, Shannon rode Sarge for me so he wouldn't become too out of shape. So that was good. Then last Saturday we took the horses to green hill to school XC. And he was amazing! He only refused, maybe, 3 or 4 things he's never done before. I was impressed. He jumped the log, big log, little red house, slanted brush, ditch, and banks all without hesitation. He refused the mulch mound... I'm not sure why really but whatever. hah. AND we jumped this huge flower box. It was tall and wide. Definatly the biggest thing either of us has ever jumped. I was impressed. (: I did fall off however. It's tradition that I always fall off at green hill. haha. Sarge fell to his knees after we jumped the double up bank so I tumbled over his head. But we were both okay. And I love how he always dodges me when I fall off to makes sure he doesn't step on me. Then he stops and looks at me like "oh, I sorry". haha. <3

[Indig0]

So I just joined, and I'm going through the disheartening period of not being able to post instantly...

I don't have any horses myself, but for the past 9 years I've worked on and off (it's a seasonal job) at a Girl Scout barn. In the spring and fall I'm a wrangler, and in the summer for the past few years I've run the equestrian-based leadership training program. I pretty much love it!

We have 25 horses in the spring/fall, and 35 during the summer. We give trail rides from May through October, and various levels of lessons in the summer. We mainly ride Western, but the highest levels of riders also get to try English and bareback.

Our horses are leased from a lady who leases to camps all over the Midwest. They're a wide variety of breeds, ages, experience levels, and conditions. We have horses just bought at auctions, horses who have worked at camps all their lives, horses who probably had great owners at some point... Most of them are grade, but we have a few registered quarter horses and paints.

I've got a few favorites, which change from year to year depending on who comes back to us in the spring. My current favorite is a liver chestnut pinto (just a smallish splotch of white on his side) 5 year-old gelding named Baxter. He's a bit spooky, but nothing that can't be worked through with some patience. Because of that (and his short attention span), he's a strictly staff horse, but I think with some experience he'll make an awesome horse for kids too some day. Right now, he's the horse I'd plan on buying if I came into some money and land! I have loads of pictures of him and the others... Way too many to post!

[Runky]

Hey there. Just so you know this forum is totally not active anymore. I suggest
ultimatehorsesite.com/horseboard

Best horse forum ever. It was down for a while so some of the members haven't returned yet. But it's still awesome. P:

[Runky]

Just a little update. Had a show last Saturday. Got 5th out of 15 with Jolly. Sarge just did 2 jumper rounds and only had 2 refusals (well, 3 actually but the first was my fault).

My favorite picture:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg82/Runky3/Horses/Oct%2011%2008%20-%20Green%20Hill%20Sarge%20and%20Jolls/13.jpg

[MokeyBird]

I got a job at a Thoroughbred farm! Just in the office to start, but still. They have an ungodly number of horses, and everything is just beautiful. Plus it pays well, and is only five minutes from school.

[AleandraOwens20]

Hooray to both off you! :D

[Indig0]

Congratulations! The show and job sound like a lot of fun! :) I'm in my last weekend of working at my Girl Scout barn before I run off to Korea... I'll miss the horses so much!

[LoneStar]

hellllloooooooooooooooo out there....anyone still here? Where do you go to chat now???? :)

[bruises]

Haha, I've occasionally thought about looking for a more active horse forum, but I've never really found any place I like. Don't really have much time for chatting anyway, usually, but I'm still curious which other horse forums other people go to. XD

[PreavarOn]

It seems excellent phrase to me is

[LoneStar]

Just wanted to say hello and happy new year to anyone who may be out there!:)

[wildchild15]

Just wanted to say hello and happy new year to anyone who may be out there!:)

Happy New Yeah to you to!
How are/is your horse(s) going! We should try and get this forum up and going again!

x

[Runky]

I forgot about this place! Anyone remember me? haha. My pony is named Sarge. He's doing awesome. (:

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/runky5/Horses/Oct%2023%202009%20-%20Jumping%20Sarge/7733_1247656918372_1437918085_70688.jpg
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/runky5/Horses/Sept%205%202009%20-%20BRHF%20Show/3.jpg

He did a lead line class. haha.
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/runky5/Horses/Sept%205%202009%20-%20BRHF%20Show/6832_1212932759315_1108670021_30673.jpg

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/runky5/Horses/Sept%205%202009%20-%20BRHF%20Show/6832_1212935159375_1108670021_30673.jpg
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/runky5/Horses/Aug%2030%202009%20-%20Lexington%20Show%20Sarge/5720_1208187811669_1437918085_59173.jpg
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac121/runky5/Horses/Aug%2030%202009%20-%20Lexington%20Show%20Sarge/5720_1208223172553_1437918085_59182.jpg

[SweetlilMarce]

I'm still here! Fancy is doing well!

Here is a picture of her in the roundpen today.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/SweetlilMarce/fancyinroundpen.jpg

[wildchild15]

Hey It's good to hear from everyone!
My Horse is called Beauty and shes doing great. The weathers still really hot so a lot of flies but other than that shes all good! I'm really sorry but I don't have any photos but I will get them as soon as I can :)

Any new news about horses? I would love to hear it

xx

[bruises]

Woow, Runky, Sarge seems to have come such a long way considering how things started out.
And hi everyone else too!
So where the heck do you guys go online these days to chat horses?
This place seems proper dead. Sometimes I miss it.
I'm hella drunk currnetly *fails on several levels* but sometimes it'd feels like it¨d be nice catching up with people again.

[SweetlilMarce]

So where the heck do you guys go online these days to chat horses?
This place seems proper dead. Sometimes I miss it.
I'm hella drunk currnetly *fails on several levels* but sometimes it'd feels like it¨d be nice catching up with people again.

Agreed!! Did everyone go to a different forum? I wanna go!!