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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 12:23 am |
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fireandice G.O.G Community Member 
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MustangSally: (By the way, I LOVE that song ;-) and a great name) You said:" I am not too happy with the way her feet look, and she seems to be spreading out too much, too fast." I have seen this in my good freinds' 4 1/2 year old colt. He went from 'perfect feet', to these 'spinner wheel' hooves :-D!! Perhaps your farrier could work with y'all in getting him in a more balanced state and this could help y'all. I like how you are solid in that you've started this journey, and you're going to make the best of it. Seems to me that you are going to make the best of the choices that you made, and GOOD FOR YOU! The decision has been made, and you are doing what you can to make it work. Please keep us updated on your progress. T.
____________________ My pony knows all my secrets. I braid my tears in his mane and whisper my dreams in his ears. |
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 12:52 am |
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MustangSally G.O.G Community Member 
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FireandIce: MustangSally is not only my favorite song, but has been my nickname for 30 years... and I used to work for Mustang (Ford)!!! Cool, huh? I wonder why I don't want a wild Mustang instead of a TWH, though... Thanks for all of your support! I agree with you that a horse has a good mind or doesn't. I also believe if a younger horse shows all the right signs of being stable and secure in not only its relationships with humans, but within itself, you shouldn't just judge it by its age. Yes, I know she might go through a "stupid" period, might test me like my teenager does, and might change and no longer be the horse I thought I wanted. But, I might change, too. HOPEFULLY, like a half-way decent marriage, we change and work things out together, in a way that builds and doesn't tear us apart. At least that's what I am working toward! Six months from now, I could be on here again to tell everyone how right they were, and crying that I need a new horse. Oh... I hope not, because she is just that sweetest damned thing I have ever known. 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 01:20 am |
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fireandice G.O.G Community Member
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Look, horses are a 'hit and miss' sort of thing. Whether they're 2, 3, 14, or 25 years old! Just look at my recent post regarding the trouble I am in regarding my 25 y.o. pony. It's sort of like numbers, where statistically, one is more likely to encounter a more pleasurable experience by acquiring a more experienced, mature pony as opposed to a younger pony who doesn't have the years 'under his girth' so to say ;-). But it is ALWAYS a gamble. I am really looking forward to seeing how my girlfriends' 4 year-old colt is going to do once he is actually asked to do things he is not normally accustomed to. She has done a phenomenal job up to this point. But now it is time to start asking for more, more of what this colt is able to do. I am no longer willing to work with the youngsters. Not because I can't, but because I would really rather just pack some saddle bags full of *whatever*, and ride without a care. I want to enjoy the scenery, not worry about darting deer, a fluttering flock of birds or sneaky armadillo. There is a certain closeness and feeling of satisfaction however that one experiences when coming up with a youngster - I understand and respect this. It is such an individual choice, that it is something you and ONLY you can decide whether or not to embark on. It certainly has its advantages. Tina
____________________ My pony knows all my secrets. I braid my tears in his mane and whisper my dreams in his ears. |
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 02:12 am |
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Karal G.O.G Community Member 
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For the most part my horses, even seasoned ones, learn something new, or bush up on some cue every time we ride. Today my 11 yr mare was bushing up on cue, for going slllloooowww. She has a big motor that needs to idle once in a while. My 3yr colt went cross country though woods today, mostly no trail. Flipped him out a bit, but he held it together. They both learned what a cement truck is. LOL very interesting for the youn'in. The colt also learned about a school bus today, did better with that one. I think it's good you are working with a trainer. We all have to learn some how. I am mostly self taught, growing up forever with horses. Between books and talking with a lot of people I learned a lot more. I did take riding lessons once, and learned about leads. Training race horses I learned a lot more about care, especially legs. I also learned most race horses are not trained. LOL Being part of GOG I have learned more about gaited horses. And every time I learn more, I realize how much I don't know, and how much more is still out there. For the most part I would agree with inexperience rider should look for a seasoned horse. I also know of people that have been riding for years that should NEVER have an untrained horse. And there are rookies that do very well with young horses. I think its what work for each person. And it will work if the person is honest to themselves and the horse in what they can and cannot deal with. And as long as you end the day with a smile on your face, that is all that counts.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 04:06 pm |
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appyrider46
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Just remember alot of folks Blame the horse when it is actually the RIDER - that needs the training.. see alot of folks say the horse did this or that wrong.. and nothing about what THEY might have done to cause the issue - funny how that goes.. 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 04:50 pm |
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wlknhrslvr G.O.G Community Member 
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I learned the hard way the cheap comes out expensive. I lucked into a lot of cheap horses and they were ok but the best horse I've ever had is the one I spent the most on(almost $4000.00). I got her when she was 13 and 11 years later she is better than ever. We are competing in competitive trail and she learned team penning last year. I've never had to spend money on anything for her except maintenance. I feel so spoiled that I have a horse that I can trust no matter what. She was extensively trail ridden and I think that is what has made her the way she is. I've made a lot of mistakes when buying horses when I was younger. No horse is perfect, I wish Lady was friendly, but I can live with her imperfections. If I'd went by my dream horse she would have been last on the list(I hated her color, she was small and has the ugliest mane and tail). Now I think she is the prettiest horse and hate riding taller horses. I chose her because I felt comfortable I could handle her in any situation without any fear. The confidence you give to your horse sets the stage for how they will act under saddle. Being safe and happy is worth saving up and buying the more expensive horse.
____________________ Stacey "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed." -- |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11th, 2009 01:42 am |
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fireandice G.O.G Community Member
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wlknhrslvr wrote: I learned the hard way the cheap comes out expensive. I lucked into a lot of cheap horses and they were ok but the best horse I've ever had is the one I spent the most on(almost $4000.00). I got her when she was 13 and 11 years later she is better than ever."
____________________ My pony knows all my secrets. I braid my tears in his mane and whisper my dreams in his ears. |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11th, 2009 05:35 pm |
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appyrider46
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"Every Artist was first an amateur " - Ralph Waldo Emerson - I wish you the very best on your endevors with Horses... Have a Blessed Weekend 
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