hey
cash looks in beatuful condition! he has such a nice coat!
i hope that tb goes to a good new home. i to think it is sad when people miss treat animals. i think people should have to past some type of test to own a pet even for a fish. as then more animals would have a beter chance at longer happer life.
what part of america do you live in it sounds like it gets hot there!
in summer it is really hot at 35!
but in winter it gets down to -5!
hey
how are you?how is cash?
i rode party time on the weeekend she was soo good! we went for a trail ride down at the river and cantered up a couple of hills witch was a lot of fun. we rode up to a friends house and they were worming and taging there cows. while they did that me and my friend went for a bit of a trail on her propety we had a litle time race and i kicked her butt! ha ha we were only cantering around but it was funny as her horse is a massive quater horse with a long legs! and i was on a 13hh pony! nyway i ended up rounding up the cows with them witch was fun. but i didint see the storm that was breewing so i had to canter back in the rain! party time was soooooo good though!
what you do for your weekend?
Hi Shirley, I don't mind you getting carried away with conversation, I love it! I haven't been feeling well last few days, headaches with the heat and rain we have been having. I prefer the cold and winter to the summer and rain. I miss my Cooper, haven't been to see him all week, he must be wondering where I am. I am waiting to get a new prosthesis. It’s time for a new and this one I have now bothers me when I try to walk around too much.
It's Cooper's 3rd birthday today, I will be heading out to see him this evening. I like to go late rather than early.
Cash and Cooper sound like they have similar personalities, lazy with go on some days LOL When I am working Cooper it sometimes really seems that he knows I have a disability. I sure hope, and I think, he will be a very good horse for me when he matures. He is a nice good natured, relaxed boy, but the baby stuff kicks in sometimes, that's ok though.
I get scared sometimes and think I should have someone train him the regular way, then I remind myself there is no hurry and tell myself I am doing fine. It would be nice if there was someone else at my barn too, like you, who did natural. Same thing here, a couple who are thinking about it but not doing anything yet.
Ah, yes, your poor cousin! My sister lives on a street called Pennylane and used to live around the corner from a Coin Street, LOL
It does look like Cash is a very popular name, a well known QH line.
About the ACL, I really only know about it from reading. My dog was attacked by another dog and damaged her anterior cruciate ligament in her knee, this site tells about it http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/knee.htm
"warning" there is somewhat yucky picks if you are squeamish!
She will never be allowed to run off leash again, she gets very sore and limping when she does.
I love your display picture. Is that your QH? When I first got my boy his name was Cash, my daughter renamed him Cooper. If we ever decide show we will include Cash in his name somewhere.
no we dont have cardians over here. at the momet over here it is winter. the days are usally nice and bright but cool. you can do anything in this type of weater:)
tamworth always has nice days all year round.
though in the winter we get a beutiful bied called a king parrot. they are fluro green with bright reds and yellow on the chest and are quite big.
we geta varritey of other birds but that may be because we are close to bush land. this weekend i am thinking of takig the horses down by the river for a trail it is very nice and shaddy down there
hi
i am goood. on the weekend i rode casper for a bit but he was a bit naughty and geting very excited as our next door nighboors own a stud farm full of horses witch were all running around! but in the the afternoon i rode a 13hh pony called party time (she is sooo preety shes a bright bay!) for a friend as he is to big and needs her exercised as he is trying to sell her. that was the first time i rode her and she is very edicated and turns on a dime. i just rode her around the paddock.
then on sunday i took party time on a massive trail ride up the backroads twards the mountains we live near. we didint go to far though. whenn we were coming back we walked past another stud farm. at first i could only see two horses grazing on top of a hill but then party time nighed and then all you could here was the hoof beats as 20 or so brood mares came cantering towards us! ha ha but party time was great and just ingnored them as they troted next to us alone the fence line.
hope all is good for you:)
cheyenne
How did the introduction to Promise go? Did she seem okay with the new surroundings? Did Cash make himself a new friend? I hope eveything went smoothly.
It's funny how you mentioned "gold stars" in your comment as I got my first "gold star" yesterday since returning to riding.
We were in a working trot and were going into a less controlled trot because I had become quite exhausted and was not focusing on my aids and pushing him enough and he tripped badly. Don't worry he didn't hurt himself nor did I . My leg muscles were so tired from all the riding I've been doing that I couldn't hold on with them. All of a sudden my whole body was in front of the saddle. I am so happy he's a Friesian as he has a huge neck. I was just afraid that he would get scared because I was essentially now on his neck and no longer in the saddle but in front of it and kind of to the side. He galloped for a about 10 ten seconds to get his balance back at the same time I was trying to position myself towards the saddle and quickly slid back down as his head was coming back up when he stopped which helped to push me back in the saddle. I was so grateful that he didn't try to get rid of this "predator" latched onto his neck!!! I then spent a good ten minutes just letting him know that he was good boy. It scared me but I was in good hands. We finished off the lesson and the whole time I kept thinking that the situation turned out in the best possible way and boy was I grateful. I was also very exicted as yesterday was the first time we went out in field after our lesson. We walked a bit and enjoyed the surroundings. I hope to be able to spend more time with him out of the arena as we both need a change sometimes from the lessons.
I will be returning today and I won't forget to bring his carrots!
..Hi Shirley...Thanks for the friend request !!!....yes, this is going to be my year for Moving On...I am ready....and my Ziggy is a lovely boy.....the old style Haffy...so he is a Big Boy !!!
Cheers.....Ann...
I really appreciate how you got back into horseback riding. I have read what you wrote me almost everyday since you wrote it. I apologize for not writing back sooner, I wanted to write you back when I had no interruptions.
Through the telling of your experiences, you have encouraged me to be more determined and yet more patient to realise what I want to accomplish. Although you have an absolute love of horses, you waited for the exact right moment to start again.
You also had a lot of courage to continue even though you were spun off a horse after not riding for so many years. There is a big difference in perception and fear when we are younger and when we are around horses all the time. When I was younger I fell off 5 different times and was actually proud to say so. Now all I think about is I could break a something!
Taking on the challenge of a green horse is something to applaud. You worked hard and kept with it. Not many would do so. Cash is lucky to be with someone like you. Your relationship is much more meaningful as you had to work harder than with a broke horse.
We, the "green" riders and "green" horse owners on Barnmice are lucky to have people like you who have already been through what most of us are going through now and are willing to teach us through the sharing of your experiences. You always give me good advice and are very helpful.
Thank you for the information. I will google Clinton Anderson.
That big boy is Friesian. Unfortunately, He's not mine but when I take my dressage lessons he is my partner. I think I have fallen in love...
but as I am "still green" I don't think I can handle a horse that sometimes spooks. I see him a few times per week so I think I can help him through this. I also know that this won't change overnight. I will keep you posted on our progess.
How long have you had cash for? He also quite the "stud"! I was just wondering what made you go back to horseback riding and why did you stop?
Have a great evening and thanks again you've been very helpful.
Hi Shirley, yes I do have posters for the clinic in August. Did you want me to send you one? You can also find info on Fawn Anderson's website naturalhorse-man-ship.com or Google her name. We are listed under Princeton Aug 14-17/09. Also spent time in Reno and California with a marvelous clinician named Richard Winters, he was under the tutelage of the greats Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance and Pat Parelli. He is becoming famous now as he has won the World Championship in Reined Cowhorse a few times and has his own television show. Alas I do not get that channel in Canada, but do have access to his DVD's. They are fantastic - his website is wintersranch.com if you are interested. He is one of the best in my opinion. Very kind to horses and humans. Have you ever read Mark Rashid's books? They are some of the best I have read...particularly Life Lesson from a Ranch Horse, marvelous book for furthering understanding and listening skills. Ongoing process of course! We have also hired a 2 Star Parelli instructor to come to the ranch from June-September for private training. If you or anyone you know is interested please let me know. I have more info under the Parelli Horsemanship Group on this website. At any rate I am on lunch so better not get too long winded.
Nice chatting with you.
Cheryl
Hi Shirley, thanks for the invite. I really am blessed to be able to work with horses for a living! And to live in such a beautiful corner of the world. Life is always great on a horse ranch, horses center me like nothing else ever has...
Cheers,
Cheryl
Thank you for your advice on working with a spooky horse. I will definitely try to walk him near the door while not on him tomorrow and hopefully he won't spook. I really think he is an amazing horse and want him to get over his fear so he can be less stressed. I am comforted to know that you have also had the same problem and have helped your horse through it.
Yea he's a really...wiener! LOL He has more personality then I know what to do with. I should change my picture so you can see some more of him...He's always in trouble! Lol
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cash looks in beatuful condition! he has such a nice coat!
i hope that tb goes to a good new home. i to think it is sad when people miss treat animals. i think people should have to past some type of test to own a pet even for a fish. as then more animals would have a beter chance at longer happer life.
what part of america do you live in it sounds like it gets hot there!
in summer it is really hot at 35!
but in winter it gets down to -5!
How are you and Cash???
Brianna
how are you?how is cash?
i rode party time on the weeekend she was soo good! we went for a trail ride down at the river and cantered up a couple of hills witch was a lot of fun. we rode up to a friends house and they were worming and taging there cows. while they did that me and my friend went for a bit of a trail on her propety we had a litle time race and i kicked her butt! ha ha we were only cantering around but it was funny as her horse is a massive quater horse with a long legs! and i was on a 13hh pony! nyway i ended up rounding up the cows with them witch was fun. but i didint see the storm that was breewing so i had to canter back in the rain! party time was soooooo good though!
what you do for your weekend?
It's Cooper's 3rd birthday today, I will be heading out to see him this evening. I like to go late rather than early.
Cash and Cooper sound like they have similar personalities, lazy with go on some days LOL When I am working Cooper it sometimes really seems that he knows I have a disability. I sure hope, and I think, he will be a very good horse for me when he matures. He is a nice good natured, relaxed boy, but the baby stuff kicks in sometimes, that's ok though.
I get scared sometimes and think I should have someone train him the regular way, then I remind myself there is no hurry and tell myself I am doing fine. It would be nice if there was someone else at my barn too, like you, who did natural. Same thing here, a couple who are thinking about it but not doing anything yet.
It does look like Cash is a very popular name, a well known QH line.
About the ACL, I really only know about it from reading. My dog was attacked by another dog and damaged her anterior cruciate ligament in her knee, this site tells about it http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/knee.htm
"warning" there is somewhat yucky picks if you are squeamish!
She will never be allowed to run off leash again, she gets very sore and limping when she does.
tamworth always has nice days all year round.
though in the winter we get a beutiful bied called a king parrot. they are fluro green with bright reds and yellow on the chest and are quite big.
we geta varritey of other birds but that may be because we are close to bush land. this weekend i am thinking of takig the horses down by the river for a trail it is very nice and shaddy down there
i am goood. on the weekend i rode casper for a bit but he was a bit naughty and geting very excited as our next door nighboors own a stud farm full of horses witch were all running around! but in the the afternoon i rode a 13hh pony called party time (she is sooo preety shes a bright bay!) for a friend as he is to big and needs her exercised as he is trying to sell her. that was the first time i rode her and she is very edicated and turns on a dime. i just rode her around the paddock.
then on sunday i took party time on a massive trail ride up the backroads twards the mountains we live near. we didint go to far though. whenn we were coming back we walked past another stud farm. at first i could only see two horses grazing on top of a hill but then party time nighed and then all you could here was the hoof beats as 20 or so brood mares came cantering towards us! ha ha but party time was great and just ingnored them as they troted next to us alone the fence line.
hope all is good for you:)
cheyenne
I was just wondering how you and Cash were doing?
How did the introduction to Promise go? Did she seem okay with the new surroundings? Did Cash make himself a new friend? I hope eveything went smoothly.
It's funny how you mentioned "gold stars" in your comment as I got my first "gold star" yesterday since returning to riding.
We were in a working trot and were going into a less controlled trot because I had become quite exhausted and was not focusing on my aids and pushing him enough and he tripped badly. Don't worry he didn't hurt himself nor did I . My leg muscles were so tired from all the riding I've been doing that I couldn't hold on with them. All of a sudden my whole body was in front of the saddle. I am so happy he's a Friesian as he has a huge neck. I was just afraid that he would get scared because I was essentially now on his neck and no longer in the saddle but in front of it and kind of to the side. He galloped for a about 10 ten seconds to get his balance back at the same time I was trying to position myself towards the saddle and quickly slid back down as his head was coming back up when he stopped which helped to push me back in the saddle. I was so grateful that he didn't try to get rid of this "predator" latched onto his neck!!! I then spent a good ten minutes just letting him know that he was good boy. It scared me but I was in good hands. We finished off the lesson and the whole time I kept thinking that the situation turned out in the best possible way and boy was I grateful. I was also very exicted as yesterday was the first time we went out in field after our lesson. We walked a bit and enjoyed the surroundings. I hope to be able to spend more time with him out of the arena as we both need a change sometimes from the lessons.
I will be returning today and I won't forget to bring his carrots!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kelly
AWWWW it is cute..
So how long did you have him for?
Courtney xx
Cheers.....Ann...
I really appreciate how you got back into horseback riding. I have read what you wrote me almost everyday since you wrote it. I apologize for not writing back sooner, I wanted to write you back when I had no interruptions.
Through the telling of your experiences, you have encouraged me to be more determined and yet more patient to realise what I want to accomplish. Although you have an absolute love of horses, you waited for the exact right moment to start again.
You also had a lot of courage to continue even though you were spun off a horse after not riding for so many years. There is a big difference in perception and fear when we are younger and when we are around horses all the time. When I was younger I fell off 5 different times and was actually proud to say so. Now all I think about is I could break a something!
Taking on the challenge of a green horse is something to applaud. You worked hard and kept with it. Not many would do so. Cash is lucky to be with someone like you. Your relationship is much more meaningful as you had to work harder than with a broke horse.
We, the "green" riders and "green" horse owners on Barnmice are lucky to have people like you who have already been through what most of us are going through now and are willing to teach us through the sharing of your experiences. You always give me good advice and are very helpful.
Thank you very much,
Kelly
Still Green
Thank you for the information. I will google Clinton Anderson.
That big boy is Friesian. Unfortunately, He's not mine but when I take my dressage lessons he is my partner. I think I have fallen in love...
but as I am "still green" I don't think I can handle a horse that sometimes spooks. I see him a few times per week so I think I can help him through this. I also know that this won't change overnight. I will keep you posted on our progess.
How long have you had cash for? He also quite the "stud"! I was just wondering what made you go back to horseback riding and why did you stop?
Have a great evening and thanks again you've been very helpful.
Kelly
Nice chatting with you.
Cheryl
Cheers,
Cheryl
Thank you for your advice on working with a spooky horse. I will definitely try to walk him near the door while not on him tomorrow and hopefully he won't spook. I really think he is an amazing horse and want him to get over his fear so he can be less stressed. I am comforted to know that you have also had the same problem and have helped your horse through it.
Thank you very much,
Kelly
Still Green
Yea he's a really...wiener! LOL He has more personality then I know what to do with. I should change my picture so you can see some more of him...He's always in trouble! Lol
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