Horses? I say yes!
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I have been riding for a very long time, 7 maybe 8 years? I have been dreaming of owning a horse, as all horse lover do. It's been my dream ever since I can remember. So my parents decided to bribe me, to go on a trip with them, and they bribed me with a horse. It would have killed me to say no, so I said yes. Now I have to go on a plane, but I get a horse. I'm super pumped that my dream is going to come true.
I was able to choose between two, 17hh geldings. I'm 5'6 so they're pretty big. I had ridden one before, Rusty. He is a red roan Appaloosa, and 11 years old. He is a pretty bombproof horse. He has his days, but really, what horse doesn't? The other was Tommy a Bay Appaloosa. I had never ridden him, or met him. He is 10 years old. I have a full lease/ownership for a full year, and then I may be able to actually buy him! They have a really, I mean really nice indoor arena, paddock and stalls! I do not have to pay board, but I have to work to "pay" it off. I have to ride which horse I choose a minimum of 3 days each week, but I will probably be over there everyday since it is a 1 min bike ride/walk to the place! I have absolutley no idea how this happened, because of where we live and related stuff, it would have been nearly impossible to own a horse. All I'm gonna say is it is a blessing from the Lord!
On my other topic I posted a few times so here;
2/27/2012________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hey! So my sister chose Tommy. He is a beautiful light bay Appaloosa. Kinda like this color
That isnt him, but his coloring is like that. Anyways he is light bay with typical rump spots. He has kind eyes, and is apparently a very gentle horse. He is 10 years old. Today I am going to brush him because they are dusty, and it's winter so the owners don't want their coats to be matted. I am scheduled to try riding him for the first time on Sunday. I'm not going to be allowed to go and just get him saddled up to ride for a while because the owners want to make sure I'm comfortable and confident on him first. She nearly chose Rusty, but he is the dominant one so he is kinda stubborn, and my sister is a very inexperienced rider, so we wanted a good beginner and higher level horse. Also they use hackmores, I'm not really familiar with those. So do you have any info on how to use them? I am going in about 30 minutes so I will try to get some photos. It is a very windy cold day, so the pictures wont be the best. Anyways we will see, I may be able to ride him, but probably not. You never know until you get there! I will try my best to get photos.
xx Elizabeth
2/27/2012________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Okay so I got over there and spent time with them, brushing and talking to them. I went to lead Tommy back to his pen, and while I was standing there undoing his halter, their mule got spooked by one of their other horses, Flint, and he went running. Well I was right in his way and he nearly plowed me over. But I have very good ninja skills, so I jumped out of the way just in time. I still landed on my knees though. So I'm fine, just a little shaky. That is the closest run in I've ever had with a horse. Wow, those ninja skills do come in handy. LOL
Anyways it was a very good visit and I feel like I am creating a better relationship with Tommy. It's funny because if Tommy hadn't been in front of me than I would definitely have been run over. Thank you Tommy! I didn't ride today but I will get to ride on Sunday. I promise I will have pictures then!
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I am going over there in about 2 hours. So I will hopefully get the pictures posted today sometime. I will hopefully keep this updated. Thanks for looking! Will post later =]
I was able to choose between two, 17hh geldings. I'm 5'6 so they're pretty big. I had ridden one before, Rusty. He is a red roan Appaloosa, and 11 years old. He is a pretty bombproof horse. He has his days, but really, what horse doesn't? The other was Tommy a Bay Appaloosa. I had never ridden him, or met him. He is 10 years old. I have a full lease/ownership for a full year, and then I may be able to actually buy him! They have a really, I mean really nice indoor arena, paddock and stalls! I do not have to pay board, but I have to work to "pay" it off. I have to ride which horse I choose a minimum of 3 days each week, but I will probably be over there everyday since it is a 1 min bike ride/walk to the place! I have absolutley no idea how this happened, because of where we live and related stuff, it would have been nearly impossible to own a horse. All I'm gonna say is it is a blessing from the Lord!
On my other topic I posted a few times so here;
2/27/2012________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hey! So my sister chose Tommy. He is a beautiful light bay Appaloosa. Kinda like this color
That isnt him, but his coloring is like that. Anyways he is light bay with typical rump spots. He has kind eyes, and is apparently a very gentle horse. He is 10 years old. Today I am going to brush him because they are dusty, and it's winter so the owners don't want their coats to be matted. I am scheduled to try riding him for the first time on Sunday. I'm not going to be allowed to go and just get him saddled up to ride for a while because the owners want to make sure I'm comfortable and confident on him first. She nearly chose Rusty, but he is the dominant one so he is kinda stubborn, and my sister is a very inexperienced rider, so we wanted a good beginner and higher level horse. Also they use hackmores, I'm not really familiar with those. So do you have any info on how to use them? I am going in about 30 minutes so I will try to get some photos. It is a very windy cold day, so the pictures wont be the best. Anyways we will see, I may be able to ride him, but probably not. You never know until you get there! I will try my best to get photos.
xx Elizabeth
2/27/2012________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Okay so I got over there and spent time with them, brushing and talking to them. I went to lead Tommy back to his pen, and while I was standing there undoing his halter, their mule got spooked by one of their other horses, Flint, and he went running. Well I was right in his way and he nearly plowed me over. But I have very good ninja skills, so I jumped out of the way just in time. I still landed on my knees though. So I'm fine, just a little shaky. That is the closest run in I've ever had with a horse. Wow, those ninja skills do come in handy. LOL
Anyways it was a very good visit and I feel like I am creating a better relationship with Tommy. It's funny because if Tommy hadn't been in front of me than I would definitely have been run over. Thank you Tommy! I didn't ride today but I will get to ride on Sunday. I promise I will have pictures then!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am going over there in about 2 hours. So I will hopefully get the pictures posted today sometime. I will hopefully keep this updated. Thanks for looking! Will post later =]
That joy is just the best feeling ever, isn't it?
