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Re: Horse talk [message #7483 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Wed, 10 December 2008 11:12

L.R.K.
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So did I. Obviously now I'm really curious. Smile

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Thu, 11 December 2008 14:22

GBKDalton
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Here's a similar movie-type story-I had a riding teammate in college who was mounting when the horse spooked and took off. She landed face first in manure. My coach would repeat this story every time I was mounting sloppily (I have a tendency to lean too far forward while mounting and was courting having something like that happen to me).

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Fri, 12 December 2008 11:53

R and B
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Well I navigated around the boston.com web site and apparently the wsay it works is you have to email the link to an email address so if anyone is really interested in looking at the horse photos I can email the link to them-if there is a way to email the link to the blog someone would have to tell me how to do that-sorry, i did not grow up wired !
This has turned out to be too mcuh trouble!

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Re: Horse talk [message #10152 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Sun, 18 January 2009 13:00

allimarie
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Hello, I'm new to the board. I thought this should be my first thread, because I'm such a horse-girl. Very Happy

This is the first winter I've had my horse in my own backyard, and winter horse-keeping is tough!! But so worth it. Who knew that frozen horse-poopies are the worst to deal with? Even worse than walked-through, rained-on poopies. Razz

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Sun, 18 January 2009 13:06

L.R.K.
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Hello Allimarie! Welcome!

Your own horse - that sounds wonderful! (Sighs wistfully)

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Sun, 18 January 2009 13:12

allimarie
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Thanks!!

Yeah, she's actually small horse/big pony. I haven't ever measured her, though when she was young we did the "string-test" and she was supposed to get to 15 hands. I have my doubts, though. Thankfully, I'm only 5'3". Very Happy

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Sun, 18 January 2009 13:33

AJLR
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Welcome, Allimarie, it's good to see you here. I'm sure you'll find many fellow horsepeople on the forum to share stories (and pictures) with.

_{"Never let a computer know you're in a hurry."}

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Sun, 18 January 2009 13:34

L.R.K.
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Is she your avatar? It's a beautiful horse. Or pony - but who cares, if you can ride her! There are certain advantages to being short; I'm 1,55 myself (or so I thought - long - and boring - story alert), I don't know how these measures translate - but I'm sure all I'd need to do to be able to ride a big pony would be to cease to be fat. ("all" - ha!)

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Re: Horse talk [message #10164 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Sun, 18 January 2009 14:27

allimarie
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Hello, and thanks! Yeah, she's my avatar: Cadenza. Do many people on this forum ride?

Also, do people talk about Robin's books much on this forum? I just re-read the Damar books (for the billionth time) because I made my S.O. read them (I've tried to get him to read them for years, but then again I've recommended hundreds of books for him to read; it took MY re-reading them to finally put my foot down and demand that he read them. He finished Hero and is partially into Sword. I told him not to read Sword until he had a long stretch of time to devote to it -- in my opinion it should be read in as few sittings as possible -- but, alas, he didn't listen and now it's been several days and he's only on page 67 -- I checked. Wow, that was digressive). I'm just asking because I'm wondering if, when talking about other things, like horses, people often make comparisons to book-related things. Now that I think of it, though, I suppose that's silly.

I don't think I'm making sense anymore. Very Happy

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Re: Horse talk [message #10169 is a reply to message #10152 ]

Sun, 18 January 2009 14:50

Blogmom
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allimarie wrote on Sun, 18 January 2009 12:00

Hello, I'm new to the board. I thought this should be my first thread, because I'm such a horse-girl.

Your instincts are good. Welcome to the forum.

Quote:

Who knew that frozen horse-poopies are the worst to deal with?

The technically correct term is 'poopsicles' Wink

-- Karen

[Updated on: Sun, 18 January 2009 14:51]

"...the Renaissance was just something that happened to 'other people', wasn't it?" -- Lord Blackadder

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Re: Horse talk [message #10177 is a reply to message #10164 ]

Sun, 18 January 2009 15:08

L.R.K.
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I think you are making perfect sense, Allimarie! Smile

This is a very cosy place, as you will find. Check the forum rules, if you haven't already; but the atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly, and I'm sure you'll like it here!

As for horses - there are those who ride, and those who wish they did... (I've ridden many years ago, for instance). But the place is full of animal-lovers.

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Re: Horse talk [message #10178 is a reply to message #10169 ]

Sun, 18 January 2009 15:28

allimarie
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Blogmom wrote on Sun, 18 January 2009 14:50

Your instincts are good. Welcome to the forum.

The technically correct term is 'poopsicles' Wink

-- Karen

Thanks! Poopsicles, indeed! My mission of late is to catch them as soon as they fall, before they become a permanent addition to the paddock's topography.

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Re: Horse talk [message #10229 is a reply to message #10152 ]

Mon, 19 January 2009 04:26

dancingbordercollie
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I'm new as well. I also ride, and study Dressage at a therapeutic riding program. I find that this helps me with Fibromyalgia. I ride a pigheaded 14 hands Appaloosa pony. We have done well together as a team bringing in several blue ribbons, and a reserve champion award at a state show. I have ridden some rather tall horses in this program, the tallest being 18 hands. I am content with shorter horses, even if they are pigheaded. I ride my current mount with double Dressage whips, as my legs are so weak these days due to the Fibromyalgia. index.php?t=getfile&id=137&private=0

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Where you tend a Rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow. Frances Hodgson Burnetts

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Mon, 19 January 2009 04:46

Susan from Athens
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Looking good on your mount dancingbordercollie! Smile

_{“I have always imagined heaven to be a kind of library.” –Jorge Luis Borges}

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Mon, 19 January 2009 05:33

dancingbordercollie
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Thanks!

Where you tend a Rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow. Frances Hodgson Burnetts

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Re: Horse talk [message #10673 is a reply to message #10236 ]

Wed, 28 January 2009 10:44

Jennie
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I would just like to announce (to people who will understand) that I rode a horse nicknamed "Sun" at my second-ever-in-the-UK-lesson and, because he was a dun, immediately started calling him "Sungold" in my head.
Not because he had any like qualities at all, really, but just to indulge myself.
I went home and told my husband, but he lost interest quite quickly in the entire *well, it was just like in The Blue Sword but...only...*
So I thought I would tell you. Smile

She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. ~ Louisa May Alcott ~
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Wed, 28 January 2009 11:36

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Yes, I'm sure people here will understand, Jennie! Congratulations on your ride - I take it this is the start of a new and regular interest? Good luck with it, let us know when there are pictures... Smile

[Updated on: Wed, 28 January 2009 11:37]

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Wed, 28 January 2009 12:43

Jennie
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Well, I've just moved to the UK (from California), so it took me awhile to find somewhere to ride. I've been riding, in general, for about ten years now.. It has been difficult to find somewhere near Manchester that is also bus-friendly as we don't have a car right now...
But, yes, I'll post pictures as they happen!

She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. ~ Louisa May Alcott ~
unabridgedopinions.blogspot.com

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Re: Horse talk [message #10678 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Wed, 28 January 2009 14:28

Susan from Athens
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Have fun on your Sungold. Yes, we understand. Well, I understand, and I've never ridden a horse in my life, nor have any intention of doing so in the future, but I've always enjoyed reading about them.

_{“I have always imagined heaven to be a kind of library.” –Jorge Luis Borges}

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Re: Horse talk [message #18321 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Sun, 19 July 2009 12:44

L.R.K.
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Some more nostalgia with the wonderful - not to say magnificent - or, if you will, gorgeous - Milton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLEWRkAFGDU

(It makes me feel happy and sad.)

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Re: Horse talk [message #20231 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Sun, 06 September 2009 13:36

L.R.K.
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Isn't this just beautiful?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JCLP647Flg

The film is one of my favourites - and most certainly my most favourite horse-movie:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109279/

It just might be the best horse film ever. Smile

Any other contenders?

What do you think?

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Re: Horse talk [message #20247 is a reply to message #20231 ]

Sun, 06 September 2009 19:30

Erika in Colorado
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On horse movies, I'm kinda partial to The Black Stallion.

I knew the kid who starred in it; we went to church with him and my aunt married into his family. I've been in their living room and the little horse statue from the movie is just sitting in a curio cabinet. When I was a little girl, I got him to autograph a bunch of his photos for my friends. He doesn't act now, but works on a ranch in real life. It was also just a good movie.

Erika in Colorado

"A person who's happy will make others happy; a person who has courage and faith will never die in misery!" -Anne Frank

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Re: Horse talk [message #23611 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Mon, 23 November 2009 14:51

Beauty/Anna
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For my riding lessons its "keep posting just keep posting, kill your inner thighs," while my body is thinking, "they kill kill kill and want to die die die." "OK now get off the horse and [attempt] to walk". "Exercise is a goood thing so do so before you ride", he he, oh boy...
It's all fun and good though, you become a more solid rider—and as a bonus get killer outer and inner thighs. Smile

[Updated on: Mon, 23 November 2009 14:55]

"You are your best resource for success"

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Mon, 23 November 2009 17:56

L.R.K.
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Ah, yes... I remember the pain in the thighs... (she said nostalgically)

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Mon, 23 November 2009 18:11

Beauty/Anna
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Do you still ride L. R. K., and do you own horses?

"You are your best resource for success"

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Mon, 23 November 2009 19:09

L.R.K.
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No, I rode one year when I was 12-13.

Owning horses! (swoons at the bare thought)

(Even when making up day-dreams of the absolute fantasy sort I only aspire to a donkey carriage... and a donkey, of course. Smile

)

[Updated on: Mon, 23 November 2009 19:11]

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Wed, 25 November 2009 11:12

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Love this pic:
index.php?t=getfile&id=288&private=0

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Wed, 25 November 2009 16:42

L.R.K.
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That's cute. Smile

Oh, Anna, I forgot to ask - being so surprised by the notion of my owning horses (it's as if you asked me if I had a private jet - except, of course, that I don't actually want a private jet Smile

) do you have horses? And where do you ride? And your favourite horses - who are they; their names, personalities, photos etc ? Please share! Smile

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Re: Horse talk [message #23685 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Wed, 25 November 2009 18:23

Guest

Check out my Flickr page - I went out to an Arab stud farm for an afternoon and got HEAPS of photos but got some lovely foal pix and have uploaded a few for your delectation Smile

They will be back on page 3 I think

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Wed, 25 November 2009 18:44

L.R.K.
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Those are lovely photos! Smile

They were on page 2, actually - though I enjoyed the sea-gull bathing pics on page 3, too. Smile

The farm cat Flossie was adorable, of course! (Awww!) 30 years old matriarch - certainly still looking good - and I didn't even know horses got that old.

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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Wed, 25 November 2009 21:59

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L.R.K. wrote on Thu, 26 November 2009 12:44

Those are lovely photos! Smile

They were on page 2, actually - though I enjoyed the sea-gull bathing pics on page 3, too. Smile

The farm cat Flossie was adorable, of course! (Awww!) 30 years old matriarch - certainly still looking good - and I didn't even know horses got that old.

Thankyou I took HEAPS and havent had time to upload more, but I have more LOL

Flossie was quite delightful, and very pleased to find someone to pay attention to her, and posed with great skill for the camera.

All the arabs at that farm live long lives - one stallion died about 26 from liver failure, Naadel who was the premier stallion was 30+ when he died as well.

Shaaltarah is my favourite mare, she was the dam of my gelding that I owned for about 3 years, and she throws the most amazing personality and HUGE foals - my boy topped out at 16.1 - which is pretty big for an arab anyway but mum was 15 h and dad only 14.1 Smile

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Thu, 26 November 2009 11:53

Beauty/Anna
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L.R.K. wrote on Wed, 25 November 2009 16:42

That's cute. Smile

Oh, Anna, I forgot to ask - being so surprised by the notion of my owning horses (it's as if you asked me if I had a private jet - except, of course, that I don't actually want a private jet Smile

) do you have horses? And where do you ride? And your favourite horses - who are they; their names, personalities, photos etc ? Please share! Smile

No most unfortunately I do not own horses but ride them allot. I ride at a friends place, she has three mares—personally I prefer the boys—and take lessons there also.
She has one quarter-horse and two thoroughbreds, all of which are mares—the quarter-horse is black with white blaze and the two thoroughbreds are brown with black socks—mains and tails are black also.
I do not have any photos of them but they are all lovely.
My favorite kind of horses are drafts—the war-horse type.
This previous summer I assisted in teaching horsemanship lessons at a summer camp, and rode some pretty fantastic horses—all summer long most every day, it was really wonderful.
I have the space to own horses, and funds to buy one, but the feed for a horse is too much, especially at this date and time.

Great photos Blue Rose.

[Updated on: Thu, 26 November 2009 11:57]

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Re: Horse talk [message #27799 is a reply to message #1166 ]

Mon, 29 March 2010 10:24

L.R.K.
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More Milton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N82utX6hKQ8&feature=relat ed

Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.

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