seannmelly
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Horses are my first love, second are my saltwater fish. Just curious to see how many other people ride or own horses!!
Melly
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How many of you Ride Horses???
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sea horse
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I LOVE to ride!!!
I used to own horses and I rode western. But I had to sell them because my mom said they took up too much time. Then I got a mini horse but eventualy sold him too because he got too mean. And most resently I took english riding lessons for abot 2 months. I want to learn how to jump someday too. Sigh...hopfuly someday soon.
seannmelly
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Originally Posted by sea horse
I LOVE to ride!!!
Jumping is awesome. I started riding English when I was 9. I used to ride the boarders horses, this one older lady had 3 really nice and really expensive horses that she didn't ride, so I rode 2 of them everyday and showed them. I used to do hunter/jumper, and dressage.
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seannmelly
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Riding is awesome. I used to practice my dressage tests riding bareback. When I get a house, I am definately going to own at least one horse. No offense, but I would take a horse over saltwater fish any day. The thing is, sw is cheaper for me right now then having a horse!
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sinaloa213
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i also ride western i own a black stallion hes alright nothin special
ant
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OMG, my horse gives me so much peace. When I'm out with him I forget about everything else, ie. husband, child, dogs, work, yes, even the fish. Only horse people know how wonderful the barn smell really is. In fact, picking up horse poop is my aroma therapy.
I own a Tennessee Walker namec Buck, and after riding a gaited horse I've never gone back to any other. It's the smoothest ride you'll ever have. We're moving soon and own a few acres now so I'll be getting another horse soon. Can't wait!
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philgmiami
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MY GIRL RIDES MY HORSEY LIKE THIS :jumping:
seannmelly
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Seriously, grow up.
seannmelly
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Originally Posted by Ant
OMG, my horse gives me so much peace. When I'm out with him I forget about everything else, ie. husband, child, dogs, work, yes, even the fish. Only horse people know how wonderful the barn smell really is. In fact, picking up horse poop is my aroma therapy.
I own a Tennessee Walker namec Buck, and after riding a gaited horse I've never gone back to any other. It's the smoothest ride you'll ever have. We're moving soon and own a few acres now so I'll be getting another horse soon. Can't wait!
Ant.
It might sound crazy but, I deff know what you mean. I love riding with people, but riding by myself was the best. I used to just ride around bareback, and jump bareback. My favorite are thoroughbreds. I've worked with them alot and I love their personalities. When I get my own place, I want to get one off the track and retrain him.
Melly
OMG, my horse gives me so much peace. When I'm out with him I forget about everything else, ie. husband, child, dogs, work, yes, even the fish. Only horse people know how wonderful the barn smell really is. In fact, picking up horse poop is my aroma therapy.
Ant.
It might sound crazy but, I deff know what you mean. I love riding with people, but riding by myself was the best. I used to just ride around bareback, and jump bareback. My favorite are thoroughbreds. I've worked with them alot and I love their personalities. When I get my own place, I want to get one off the track and retrain him.
Melly
seannmelly
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Originally Posted by sleasia
seanmelley...I used to ride when I was young $3 an hour now I watch my daughter who is 15. She rides english and jumps...a great kid
I started when I was 9, and worked at the same barn when I turned 14. I am now 19, and moved away. My trainer pushed me into dressage, which was ok but boring. I love jumping! I'll have to go to my parents house and get some pix from horse shows. I didn't get paid to ride the horses, the money didn't matter to me. I just felt lucky to be able to ride everyday like I did w/o owning my own horse! I also rode for a guy that races thoroughbreds, that was a great experience too! Alot of people prefer trail riding to competing. While trails rides are nice, I love the pressure of competing.
Melly
seanmelley...I used to ride when I was young $3 an hour now I watch my daughter who is 15. She rides english and jumps...a great kid
I started when I was 9, and worked at the same barn when I turned 14. I am now 19, and moved away. My trainer pushed me into dressage, which was ok but boring. I love jumping! I'll have to go to my parents house and get some pix from horse shows. I didn't get paid to ride the horses, the money didn't matter to me. I just felt lucky to be able to ride everyday like I did w/o owning my own horse! I also rode for a guy that races thoroughbreds, that was a great experience too! Alot of people prefer trail riding to competing. While trails rides are nice, I love the pressure of competing.
Melly
ant
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Melly, have fun jumping! I've never had lessons in dressage or jumping but I'd sure like to some day. I've had horses since i was very young and just learned on my own. I plan on taking lessons some time but right now I just trail ride and enjoy going to shows. I also enjoy watching the people jump at the stables. Looks like a great thrill. I'd imagine there has to be a lot of trust between horse and rider.
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n2theblue
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Another rider here. I grew up on a TB breeding farm and did eventing until I started nursing school. My favorite thing about being a horse person is laughing when everyone asks "aren't saltwater fish expensive?" Let's see Horse $10,000+, Feed $150/month, Shoes $100+/every 6 weeks, and the list goes on. Then you buy a truck and trailer, start showing, spend every weekend driving around the country, etc. Yeah, I don't think the fish can ever seem all that expensive to me.
I will finish school in December and hopefully then I will have the time to get a couple of young ones to start. I get to go out and ride for other people from time to time, but it's just not the same as having a horse that's "mine".
I will finish school in December and hopefully then I will have the time to get a couple of young ones to start. I get to go out and ride for other people from time to time, but it's just not the same as having a horse that's "mine".
pegandgrif
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I Have Been Horsless The Past Few Years, Due To Moving From The Country To The Burbs. I Use To Ride Edurance Rides. I Had A Paso Fino/tennessee Walker Cross. The Smoothest Ride I've Every Been On, Wouldn't Want To Ride 30plus Miles On Anything Else, Also A Minihorse/shetland Cross. Tought Him To Drive. Now That My Boys Are In The Military And On Their Own I Hope To Own Again. I Had Managed A Couple Equestrain Centers Here In S.c., And Worked At A Carrage Tour Comp. Down Town Charleston S.c. With The Big Drafts. I Would Like To Own Another Walker, A Freason, Or A Gepsy Vanner Draft.