Topic: Horse Women Unite!!!

Apr 9, 2012 11:10 AM Enjoyful wrote:

Apple seeds are poisonous because they contain cyanide, but I think you'd have to eat an awful lot of them to hurt you.  I don't know if horses are more sensitive but I'll hop on the Googlemobile and find out!

Apr 13, 2012 08:43 AM Enjoyful wrote:

Update!

My trainer declined to partner with me but she will help me develop a training program and work with both of us monthly to ensure we're on the right track (or right lead!).  Soooo....I've sent a deposit to the breeder and will call to schedule the vet check and site visit.  And away we go!!!

Scoot, Crazy Train Conductor 

Apr 13, 2012 10:59 AM BlueCowgirl wrote:

Apr 14, 2012 11:07 PM jancie wrote:

Can I just say I hate to break in new saddles!  I wished I could have found a used saddle to fit Jazzy that was already broken in and comfy.

I have been looking for 6 months for a used saddle that would fit her and couldn't find anything at the local tack shop in their consignment area that would work on her.

So I bought a new Karl Neidersuss Symphony dressage saddle.  The great news is that someone in Idaho had bought it brand new and it didn't fit her horse and I guess she waited too long to return it and so I got it at 50% off.  I had the saddle fitter look at it and she ok'd the saddle so I had her do some flocking in the front to even it out with the back. 

Jazzy is loving this new saddle.  She was trotting so forward and rounded today.  I wasn't very comfy and the inside of my thighs are hurting as though I hadn't ridden in a month or more.

I had tried a used one and loved the feel of it but it wasn't for sale so now I get the wonderful chore of breaking this one in.

Apr 15, 2012 12:39 PM jancie wrote:

Scoot - beautiful horsey!  I would offer less than what the seller is wanting because it is a buyers market right now and be sure to get a complete vet check done!!

I am very familiar with First Class - the sire's sire.  He stands at Millbrook Farms which is about 30 minutes from my home and I have seen him and a lot of his off spring.  He does throw good babies!

My Jazzy is also AWR registered.  Technically she is 25% hanovarian and 75% thoroughbred.  Her dam was thoroughbred and her sire was Oldenburg registered by he was actually 50% Hanovarian and 50% thoroughbred.  That is how I came up with the 25/75 percentages

Apr 15, 2012 02:05 PM jancie wrote:

Scoot - I have a friend in Dallas that just vet checked a BEAUTIFUL black 2 year old WB gelding - Hanovarian.

The vet check showed some major irregularities in the fetlock and pastern area, etc.  They did about 25 x-rays.  Now why the vet didn't do 5 x-rays and check first before doing all of those I don't know BUT the vet recommended that said friend does not purchase this gelding based on the x-rays.  Now we all know that no horse is going to come out 100% clean but there was just way too much going on.

My friend didn't want to let this gelding go and had 3 other vets check the x-rays and each one of them said the same thing - do not buy this horse.

She is having a difficult time with this because she so absolutely thought this horse was gorgeous and was cheap considering what WB cost.

I am saying this because if she had purchased this horse without a vet check then that horse would have ended up being pasture art within a couple of years.

You might ask the seller who her vet is and then call the vet to get a history.  You also should ask the seller if this horse has already been vet checked.  Although you still need to be careful talking to the seller's vet as in the case mentioned above, the ONLY vet that said the horse was ok for the use intended was the actual seller's vet.  This is why I would have a different vet check out the horse you are looking at.

Apr 16, 2012 07:27 AM Enjoyful wrote:

Jancie - The whole AWR registry thing confuses me.  "My" horse was judged a First Premium foal but the breeder didn't send the DNA sample in on time.  Hence, he's not on the AWR registry.  She says I can register him if I like though it's not necessary for my purposes.

My sister wants to buy my horse's full sister.  She doesn't have the athleticism and joy of jumping that Sampson has, but she's a calm and placid horse with some potential for hunter class.  My sister and I have always had opposite taste in horses - I like the firey "hold me back" jumpers and my sister likes the calm "let me sleep" horsies.  :-) 

Apr 16, 2012 10:46 AM, edited Apr 16, 2012 10:47 AM by BlueCowgirl

Apr 16, 2012 02:43 PM BlueCowgirl wrote:

Scoot, I love the horse's movement. He uses his hind end so well, both moving at liberty and in his jump too! Looks like a wonderful eventing prospect, and if all pans out looks like a great deal to me. Fingers crossed for you, and rooting for your future partnership and success :)

Apr 16, 2012 03:11 PM Enjoyful wrote:

He has tons of power.  I swear, on one of the 4' jumps with the ground pole (difficult to see but you can tell it's there by the way he ducks his head to take a look at it) he went 5' high and 20' long.  I think this guy can take me wherever I want to go.  

I only watch his video 10 times/day.  That isn't creepy, is it?  ;-) 

Apr 16, 2012 03:27 PM 7of9 wrote:

I'm so pissed my Taxol treatment last week sapped my energy and I missed Equine Affaire in Columbus...my aunt has a Friesian and I'm looking forward to some quality time with him again this summer after surgery.

Still planning on my annual Kentucky Derby party on May 5th (5 days before my last chemo!!!). Anyone have any favorites they are rooting for? Union Rags for me! Though I think Bodemeister looks like some pretty raw talent.

Apr 16, 2012 05:45 PM Gingerbrew wrote:

I live in Redmond WA, having moved here in 2010. I havent been out much. I would like to go to a horse show but I don't know how to find one. I actually live on horse property but have no animals, just a nice horse barn with a 2 acre fenced area attached. Well, I have dogs and cats.  When we looked at this house there were four horses here, a stallion, a mare and a baby and a yearling. Those horses were living here alone at the time and wanted hugs so much.  I just fell in love with this place because of those horses. The horses of course moved along with their owner.  I don't think I will ever be able to have ahorse myself, I don't know how to care for them and I am 66 and not very strong.

I think going to see a horse show would be good. In Illinois, where I am from I went to a hooved animals humane society show a long time ago and met some Fresians. It was heaven. 

I rode in high school but not much after. Funny I think I remember the name of every horse I ever rode. My DD rode from about 10 yrs old on to high school  and I loved taking her.

I love reading your posts, sort of  horses by proxy. :)

Ginger

Apr 17, 2012 03:15 AM, edited Apr 17, 2012 03:17 AM by BlueCowgirl

Apr 17, 2012 11:52 AM jancie wrote:

I agree with Pup!  They are herd animals and are so much happier having a companion.  I would rescue horses myself if I had the property.

However, you have to think about the responsibility of doing this.  When you go out of town you will need someone to come over and feed and water them.  It does keep you home bound unless you have someone close that you trust that will take care of them when you are away.

This is the main reason we didn't buy horse property.  My dh and I love to travel.  Sometimes it is just overnight trips but then we would have to get someone to come by and take care of Jazzy and I love the idea that she is in a large facility and I have lots of "eyes" on her when I am out of town.

Apr 17, 2012 11:35 PM BlueCowgirl wrote: