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Comment by Jeanne Aiblinger on January 18, 2010 at 2:52pm

Welcome Lise and I look forward to reading your blog. As for me I went riding yesterday and oooooohh did feel so good. I rode my dear old Quarter horse Dell who is 27yrs old and has been with me for twenty years. For an old horse he still tries to outsmart me by doing this walk that is like a trot in one spot. It is very tiring on the legs because it is so uncomfortable in a sitting position. Other than that it was a balmy 7C degrees and sunny too boot.

Comment by Lise M. LeBlanc on January 18, 2010 at 9:42am

Hi everyone :) I'm 43 and I have a wonderful Holsteiner Big Filly who I've reaised and trained myself froma weanling. She's the love of my life. I plan on doing jumper with her, and have finally found a coach! Now I just need to get my aging body in shape so I can actually do this :) I also ride a big Hano/oldenburge guelding who is a big puppy.
I live in Canada ~ I'm a teacher and an artist ~ I do a lot of equine art, pastels and oils. I'm hoping to publish a childrens' book in the near future.
I have a very tolerant family 3 teenagers and an Irish hubby that understand my needs about horses :)
I am a blogger and like to write about the humorous side of horse ownership.
http://www.adventuresinhorseownership.blogspot.com
Thanks for the welcome!

Comment by Mary Ginn on January 18, 2010 at 9:34am

Welcome, Lise!

Comment by Gail Morse on January 18, 2010 at 8:26am

Welcome and tell us about yourself! Gail.

Comment by Lise M. LeBlanc on January 17, 2010 at 9:39pm

Hi there! I'm new to barn mice :)

Comment by Heike Bluemke on January 14, 2010 at 7:11am

Hi Jeanne, I understand your feelings. When I take the horses out in the middle of the winter, in freezing temperatures and hip deep snow I sometimes ask myself why I still own horses. When my hands almost freeze to the fork and the water bucket is frozen to the ground I just smile and know that the horses are my soul mate. I need to take good care of them because I owe that to them. Every time I go riding or work them in the arena they give me so much joy that I forgett all about the hazels happened. I now have to sell my horses soon since my children live far away and during the year I need to be there for them. (2 of them are in the forces). It's hard to find somebody to take care of my horses while I am away. It's also not fair to them just being lawn ornaments for the time I am not there. And I tell you that will be hard too. I know I will miss them every day but at least I know they will have a good home. It is funny: Sometime you can't live with them but you sure can't live without them. I hope everyone will have a great day. Happy riding.

Comment by Dawna Tishauser on January 13, 2010 at 10:49pm

Hi Everyone I love to read what people are saying and thinking.And I turn 42 next month.But my mother asked me when I was going to quit riding.I told her I was going to ride forever.But my girlfriend came up with a great answer.of ....go to keep riding until the handibus won't take me to barn no more.

Comment by Jeanne Aiblinger on January 13, 2010 at 10:57am

Hi Everybody, I have been reading your comments on a regular basis and I would to thank you all because I have been feeling rather overwhelmed by everything I have to do or want to do my farm and you all just give me a lift and gave me the feeling to just take things in stride. The quote of the day made me think of my little colt giving me kisses yesterday before he went off to play. He is just a love bug. You see I inherited the family farm about five years ago and it was very neglected and when I spend to much time thinking of the things that need to be done, and like most of you there is only so much money that comes in at a time. Anyway I'll just keep taking it one day at a time. Thanks everyone!!

Comment by Mary-Joe Figueira on January 12, 2010 at 9:47pm

I also started riding in my late 40s and at 58, I feel like I could go until I am 95. At my age with kids all grown up and married, I can commit to the sport of riding. I am free to ride almost every day if I wish. Yes, I am glad that I started riding when I became an empty nester. As we get older we get more patient, and horses need a lot of patient. They are just a big overgrown powerful brats.

Comment by Mary Ginn on January 12, 2010 at 3:41pm

Thanks Roberta! And I thought I was the only one who found it easier to love my horse than to love others in my life...

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