Hi! yeah i do and yupppers the one an only i sometimes ride with a snaffle but she does better bittlless so i decided if she doesn't need it why not :D :) what breed is your horse?

Thanks so much Jackie!  I probably can't contribute much info on horses....My husband has been a trainer and breeder of Arabian horses for over 40 years, however now that he's disabled....I'm trying to take care of the ones we have left.  I was excited to find this site...hoping to learn more about what I'm doing!

Thanks so much!! The horse in your picture is beautiful!!

Hi Jackie  How did you  notice me ? hahaha  that was a pleasant surprise, I got an email from here and followed the link in.

Have  one new foal  out  of Lacy this year  ,  a black colt.

I need to get a job this  year so I'm  not gonna have  much time anymore  to  ride.

How have you been ?

Oh Awesome! sad you don't have your own horse but super glad you still get to ride! Awesome i love Arabians!! and i thought Annie was getting to old :D Thanks i like my horse too! she's are Quarrab and somtimes can be a grump (mares :D jk) but is mostly sweet... what is Mia like? :)

Btw I Like Mia i think she's gorgeous you two look great together! :D

Thank you for welcoming me! :)

Hahaha  yes I know ! Although I think I was just lucky  the first  year  to  get   those 2 grullas . Cassies base is  Bay  &  so I always expected her to throw a bay at somepoint.

Lacy is  a bay  and I thought she would  be more  likely one to throw a solid colored one  but black was unexpected....hes so gorgeousssss.

 

You  still rding  the  same horses ?

I need some  new pics  now  that hes shedding  into that  shiny  jet  black color

Wow that's an amazing story It make me a little mad they didn't find her till two days later! (but i don't know the full story) i'm so glad that you too foung each other and you really are a perfect team :D Annie doess the same somtimes i feel like she's watching out for me cause when i get unbalanced she immediately starts to slow down :) and yeah that mares! I love ,are and geldings too but i think I'd take a mare over a gelding most the time because of that spunk and personality and especially l the sas :D (with I know a gelding can have these things because I've known allot but mares are just.... different :)

And you know what i have seen Some of the most amazing riders started out with a  tough grumpy horse that tought them to be not just good but great because they had to be to stay on :D and i know everyone falls but what really matters is if you get back on :)

Hi Jackie,

Thanks for welcoming me to Barn Mice. I had a quick look at your p[rofile to see who you are and was completely amazed at what you've accomplished as a para-rider! It just takes a lot of effort and a lot of "moxie" to do what you are doing there! Keep up the good work and thanks again for that warm welcome! Julia

Hi Jackie,

Just found this site via Ruth Hogan-Poulson.

 Looking forward to browsing further, learning, and sharing with other equestrians !

Hope all is well,

Lu

Hi Jackie!

Thank you for making me feel so welcome. Hope your summer has been amazing so far!

 

Sincerely,

 

Sylvia

 

Thanks.    watching the video bothered me a bit. I kept expecting to see that horse crash into the end wall of the pen.

Thank you very much Jackie, you are so kind and you can't imagine how much important it’s for me to hear your kind words.
I know I'm not perfect,but I always try to do my best, and if now I’m this, an important part it’s thanks to your support.
Thank you very much and please stay in touch

jackie,  my email address is pj@rochester.rr.com     no caps.  try again.    thanks!

Hi Jackie,

Once they started doing lessons and riding together as a group, they all wanted to perform. They all had so much fun.  i've never had a horse/rider who didn't improve in their riding and confidence.  Last year we did a fundraiser with our interpretation of The Wizard of Oz -- costumes and all. 

Thanks!
Im excited to be here and share in the wonderful world of horses!!

Thanks Jackie! Looking forward to find out what's happening around the Barn!

:)

It is great to explore the heart of a global community of genuinely adventuresome people who share my passion for horses. Thank you for the warm welcome.♥

Thx :) 

Thank you Jackie, they are interesting!  They do work that is what is important!

 

Thanks for the Welcome Jackie! Happy to be here. I often end up here when I am searching for some horsey kind of information on the internet. Now I'm a member!

If it was cooler I'd be out with my boy now.

Hi Jackie.  My daughter is 19 and we have shared a horse for the last 9 years.  We have always rode with the same coach.  I do dressage and never jump.  My daughter now does eventing so the extra dressage work for the horse is a bonus.  We have a scheduled private lesson each week and if my daughter is working I take the lesson.  If she is available to do the lesson, I book another one for myself.  I arrange my riding days around her work schedule as I work days and ride in the evening.  Sometimes one of us might have a busier work schedule and the other one picks up the slack in the riding.  When we purchased our current horse 3 years ago, I was concerned that we would not find another horse that worked for both of us, as eventing horses can be a bit much for me.  We were lucky enough to find a wonderful mare that is great for both of us.  She has a great personality and seems to know that I do not jump.  It has been a great experience to be able to share this sport together.

Thank you Jackie.  I just got signed up and need to come back and get it all set up.  Hope to have time this evening to explore and find out what it's all about. :)

 

yes that is my goal to ride sidesaddle in the competition. the competition that takes place in a Chareada for women is called Escaramuza,Mexican drill team. We ride sidesaddle, in beautiful Adelita dresses or Charra(female horsewoman) outfits and you have to have a lot of courage. You are going full speed on a horse and if someone slows down or speeds up accidents can happen. We are a small group so we can't compete yet. We are only 4-5 girls(you need 8 to compete and to be federated. we are still working on it.) and many are beginning riders so we are still new. I have been around horses all my life and participated in western drill teams, so I have been asked to teach the girls more about riding and horsemanship. I love it. we our suppose to do a presentation at the Central Washington State Fair Grounds in September. Hopefully my dress will be ready.

Thanks Jackie, it was my Junior hunter. Long time ago!!  :}

Thanks, Jackie. I look forward to meeting many new horse enthusiasts through this site. Leslie

Thanks Jackie...looking forward to connecting with some great people!! 

Thanks Jackie.

Thank You!

 

Thank you

Hi Jackie. Thank you for the words of encouragement. I also think we were meant for each other.
The Boerperd is a South African breed that has amazing stamina, strengh, patience and loyalty. They are short coupled and compact, seldom more than 16 hh.
I have always had a soft spot for any draught horse. I am a large lady and always feel they have the power needed to carry my extra weight.

Have a wonderful day and I am reading all your blogs. Hope I can pick up the horse lingo again, I feel like a absolute novice!

Tx Tanya

Thank you and I just need to work out how to do things like adding pictures etc! Mine are always to big and I cannot resize them. Watch this space...

Thnks :)

Thank you Jackie, it is good to have a welcome. I am looking forward to sharing questions and ideas in this community. I look forward to hearing from you again.

Hello, I had some time today to look through this site a bit and i saw you had commented on allot of posts. This is nice to know that there is a group that will respond to question and ideas regarding horses. There are allot of cart horses in Honduras but not many here in this area. Here they use them for work (packing out dairy milk to the road, working cattle etc) or for events. The horses for events are gated and well kept. The work horses on the other hand are consider the same as an old hammer, use it until it breaks and then try to fix it or find another. I started teaching low stress handling of cattle (Dr Temple Grandin) and i had a great response but much more resistance with the horses from the macho men. The male and female students that i have been working with have responded well. They start with fear and no confidence and after the first day they leave with permanent smiles. So many students here want to safely ride a horse but the horses are so nervous from being abused. The phrase N Horsemanship is so over used i am not really sure what it means. I just do what makes sense and what works and I am always open to learning more from people and horses. Pretty amazing how dedicated you have been to riding and working with horses over the years. Are you riding this week?

Ohh sorry i did not answer your question. The students are 1st and 2nd year veterinarian students and also 3rd and forth year Agronomy students. The vet students are very dedicated to learning. It would be nice if someone like you could visit and tell about your life with horses.

 

Nathan 

Hello Jackie, thanks for the description of the US horse culture. Though i have only been here in Honduras for 2 years it seems like 20 and a reminder of the situation in the US is good. I am originally from western VA and have spent most of my life in FL, WY, CO and other states . All my previous work with horses has been in the US and was over 6 years ago so i am learning and relearning things here.

 

Honduran culture is directly influenced by movies and TV etc. Can you recommend any DVDs that may increase interest in developing a relationship with horses here. I think a film showing the possibilities and the performance from a good relationship with a horse. Any ideas? 

 

 

Thanks for the post :]

Thank you

I named the farm this because I have three children and they all played competitive hockey. The name has a nice ring to it I thought. Check out my website http://hattrickequine.yolasite.com/

 

thank you Jackie,

Actually I've had my mare now for 3 yrs. I see you too have a lovely bay!

Thank you Jackie!

Hello and thank you Jackie for the welcome!

He is definitely a charmer with a fan club spread far and wide.  He has become my heart horse.

I am pleased to be a member of your community. I am not only engaged in manufacturing equestrian products but also retired from MCB Bank Limited as Assistant Vice President I also hold Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management from Institute of Sales and Marketing UK.Thank you Jackie.

 

M.A.Mirza

Thanks!!

 

Thanks Jackie
About 10yrs. ago I had a spinal injury that kept me from riding. But heartfelt desires refuse to die andI I want to ride again.  I was doing some research and found out that if I strengthen  my back muscles and find a horse with the right gait,  that can become a reality. That is why I'm trying to find out the right breed and gait. My research took me to the Peruvian Paso and now you mention Paso Fino - could you tell me the difference. Do you know what breeds are better suited and more readilly have the smoother ride possible? Or perhaps indicate a site that will better guide me in my choices. Thanks, Sandra