I would really like to hear from Barnmice members who would like to hack around the Newmarket, Uxbridge area weekdays or weekends. I have a 2 horse trailer but noone in particular to partner up with and would enjoy that. Safe and respectful hackers only please!

How do you add pictures?

Hi Gail,
We don't have a set time to go hacking in the next few weeks. Seems to always be a bit spontaneous right now. I'll email you if we know for sure we're heading out for a hack.
K

Hi Gail, I set up the Over 50 Crowd and now I just have to figure out how to invite people.

...... just wanted to take a minute to say ....
HelloOOOOOoooo Gail!! :-)
How are you liking your new trailer and being independent??
( post some piccies girlfriend! )
~ Barby

Hi Gail -Are you by any chance moving back to Ridgeview Farm near Port Perry? I just moved into that barn and have heard so much about you. My second question is did you ride at The Three Hussars Stable way way back in the 1960's? I hear you have a Rocky Mountain horse (my other favorite breed. I look forward to meeting you!

Gai; I look forward to meeting you in Septembe or before. I was at Siverfox in Ashburn before this but only because i part boarded there -Trick who belongs to Cheryl Lewis, then i purchased a green thoroughbred. I am a retread - I didn't ride for 20 years and went back to it in my 50's. I am still pretty green. Lad is my horses turn out buddy -I own Spud, an ugly name for a pretty boy, but he came with it. Talk to you soon.

Hi there Gail, to start a topic in a group (or anywhere) Click on "Start Discussion" toward the top part of a group page. :)

Hey Gail, how are you. Thanks for checking out Hoof Talk. I'm really looking forward to working on the series and I love your suggestion. I usually give my clients one of my used hoof rasps. They still have some bite in them but ;not enough edge to cut your hands. Simmonds, Nicholson, Save Edge and Bilotta all make great farrier rasps but mine are free.

Hi Gail......I have just bought and love the RidersRasp for keeping my horses feet in better shape between trims....It's easy and you can't rasp your own skin off !!!!! Cheers

I wish to invite you to join the "Handicapped and Disabled Riders" group. We can help each other and celebrate our achievements, however small they may appear to others.

Hello Gail,
I have a year and a half till I can rightfully join the over 60's group. Oh, what I hope to learn in that time! So much to learn...not enough time.
In reading your comment from today I noticed two things...you are brave enough to venture out alone and you must have an excellent way with your horse that he will go out with you as his only companion away from his horsie herd. I love this. My guy comes to the gate as soon as I get to the barn most days and he doesn't pay any attention to his horsie herd at all when I'm there unless there is a big ruckous that concerns his natural instincts. Even then if I remain calm so does he.
I got my horse at age 53 when he was 3 and that was 5 years ago. Little did I know how much this was going to change my life. I knew it would fulfill a longtime passion but the paths and different doors opening have been amazing to me. How exciting!
Keep on those trails!

Sounds like you got one of the good ones, a real gem!

Hi Gail...see my response to your video comments in the video link.

Hi Gail, what a wingnut! I'm sorry totally not remembering putting your email in the fittips list...but seriously, if you want to comment to the blog on here again, there seems to be a lack, and people I bump into really do tell me they liked the responses because they had the same question...but hard to respond if no-one asks!

...Hi Gail...regarding the Ridersrasp......they do have their own website...run a search and it will come up...also I got mine from the USA (the shipping was pricey to Canada..however ) and many "Tack store " sites also carry it.....Cheers

Hi Gail
Thanks for the friend invitation, yes we almost qualify for your group, which one, Over 60's group or Riders over 60?

We are just East of Woodstock Ontario, so busy with farming and our business at the moment that we only get to ride around the field and do a bit of work in the paddock on Sundays - when it's not raining!

Hi Gail, I am outside of Boulder , CO. The mule in the picture is my 10 yr.old molly mule named Wanda. We ride mostly in the high country outside of Boulder and the Flat Tops area. I am also a hay farmer with a great hay season so far! Retired but still not enough time to ride as much as I would like!

O.K. Gail, I have been on the computer and phone for a week or so. I have called the different counties and conservation areas, brought up provincial parks, etc etc.
I am coming to the conclusion that there are not alot of places out there that welcome horses. That sucks.
Since I am heading north on September 13 and it is a Sunday it will be about the only day, or the 19 of September which is also a Sunday that you and I can meet up somewhere to ride for a couple of hours. If on the 13 I suggest Hullet Marsh which is in the Clinton area. If on the 19 we could meet at one of the Dufferin County areas (I am thinking of the main tract) in Mansfield area. If either of these days is good for you let me know. The only thing is since I am carrying on to other places to ride and camp I will only be hauling one horse with me on either date. That means that your husband will be with out a horse. Sorry but these are my only options at the time if it is not doable for you at this time, not a problem, we can do it next year perhaps. Talk to you later

I will get back to you in a day or so once I see where these places are and what the old man has to say. I also have a paper going to print soon so am clearing proof. Gail.

It was nice to meet you Gail last weekend - and I look forward to hcking with you!
Didn't ride yesterday - Spud was high as a kite so I took him into arena and played with the ball with him. I know it's for desensitizing them , but I have done some clicker training with him, I didn't have the clicker, but I did have a handful of mints - in 5 minutes he learned that if he went after the ball and touched it when I kicked it he got a mint. Smart boy, and something different to do when it may not be safe to ride -got him focused on something other than the scary sounds, and I don't think he's scared of the ball anymore.