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Topic: Hello everybody! New here and new to horse-riding...
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velveteyes
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Member # 2485
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posted May 13, 2004 08:44 PM
Hi,
I want to introduce myself. My name is Lucy and I'm 34 years old. I have a 8 yr. old daughter, Melissa.
All my life for as far back as I can remember I have been obsessed with horses. That is all I wanted to do, was around them, groom them, pet them.
I grew up in Germany where it was (and still is)sinfully expensive to take riding lessons or own a horse. We couldn't afford the lessons, so I would usually just hang around the barn and help out. Every so often someone would let me ride a bit.
Ever since I moved to the US, we would occasionally go rent some horses and ride for an hour or so.
Well we are finally settled somewhat (had to move alot, due to husband being in the military) and we found a nice stable. My daughter and I will start lessons and I'm hoping to learn all there is about horses, their care and horseback riding.
Eventually I would like to lease a horse and go on to buying one, but thats still in the future as I have a lot to learn.
This is a huge deal for me, it is a lifelong dream and I'm very excited...just being around the horses is wonderful to me.
I do realize I'm "older" then most people that start out. And I have so much to learn. I will have a ton of questions and I realize that I will sound awfully stupid and ignorant until I learn more...so bear with me.
We have purchased some books as well.
I will appreciate any and all help I can get from some patient members... ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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velveteyes
“Men have forgotten this truth. But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Posts: 18 | From: South East | Registered: May 2004
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CANDYGIRL
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Member # 719
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posted May 14, 2004 03:55 AM
Welcome Lucy
No question is stupid when you want to learn, no one on here will think so - ask away my friend, you are wise to learn all you can before getting your own.
You will pick up lots of tips and everyone is helpful on this forum. ![[Bow]](graemlins/bow.gif)
So again Welcome ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Jane
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NO FOOT NO HORSE
Proud owner of Hollybush Picollo
Posts: 2620 | From: England | Registered: Sep 2003
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velveteyes
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Member # 2485
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posted May 14, 2004 06:21 AM
Thank you for the nice welcome...
I was just reading the thread about how many and what kind of horses everyone had.
I'm in awe, as most of you have several horses...
All I want is one...lol.
I just wish I would figure out exactly what I want...I guess I want an all around horse, so that I can do different things with it, as I learn.
The gaited horses appeal to me VERY much, but I was told I couldn't do much more but trail-riding with them. I "think" I'll probably end up doing mostly pleasure riding, but would like to keep my options open.
I know, I'm so excited, I need to slow down and simply take my lessons first and go from there, but its difficult not to look around and check out horses for sale...
Again, thank you for the welcome
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velveteyes
“Men have forgotten this truth. But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Posts: 18 | From: South East | Registered: May 2004
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AQHA1972
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Member # 1881
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posted May 14, 2004 07:23 AM
Will you be riding English or Western or both?
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Christa
Posts: 539 | From: East Texas | Registered: Mar 2004
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velveteyes
Junior Member
Member # 2485
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posted May 14, 2004 11:07 AM
Well...
The plan is that I start lessons in english, since my instructor said its a bit "harder"...
She said once I know "english", "western" wouldn't be a problem.
I suppose I would like to be able to do both, to leave my options open.
Thats why I would love to find a horse that is able to do both.
The real problem is that I seem to have found my dreamhorse...I haven't seen him in person, but from the many pictures and descriptions, he seems to be made for me...lol.
But I know I'm not ready (even though he is great with beginners). Besides how to come up with so much muulah so quickly. I don't even have a saddle or any supplies.
Why oh why couldn't he be for sale a few month later...sigh.
I know there will be others, but boy, he just seems soooooo perfect, fell in love with him.
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velveteyes
“Men have forgotten this truth. But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Posts: 18 | From: South East | Registered: May 2004
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AQHA1972
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Member # 1881
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posted May 14, 2004 11:12 AM
Did you find him on a website?
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Christa
Posts: 539 | From: East Texas | Registered: Mar 2004
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velveteyes
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Member # 2485
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posted May 14, 2004 12:39 PM
Yes, I did...
I will post a picture, description and a link to a photoalbum with more pictures of him on the "general forum".
Please feel free to "critique" if you want to...
I need all the help I can get.
I know its not the perfect timing for me to buy a horse, but one can dream...
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velveteyes
“Men have forgotten this truth. But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Posts: 18 | From: South East | Registered: May 2004
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Super Step
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posted May 15, 2004 08:16 PM
Lucy,
Welcome to this board, and to our country, though it seems as though you have been here a while
You will find some very smart horse people here and they are great people to boot. Feel free to ask any question. You will find many answers that come from personal experiences and work not only in theory but in practical use.
Take your time in finding a horse. Be patient and learn as much as you can. After all these years of wanting a horse I know it is like putting off Christmas, but you want to do this right the first time.
Again, Welcome.
Posts: 146 | From: Alabama | Registered: Feb 2004
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velveteyes
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Member # 2485
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posted May 15, 2004 11:16 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome...
I have been in the states for about 8 1/2 years alltogether. I love it here and plan on spending the rest of my life here.
I do miss some german stuff, mostly just the food, though...LOL
This forum is a great place for learning. At first I was a bit intimidated, esp. since I'm not a teenager anymore, yet such a "beginner"...and I know some of my questions must seem very funny to some experienced horse-people.
You summed it up, after dreaming and wishing for horses all my life it IS like x-mas... And it is so tempting to do some "window shopping" for my own horse.
But yes, I realize I NEED to wait...need to take more lessons, need to get more comfortable around strange horses again and need to gain more knowledge.
I was at the stable today, and basically there are 3 horses that I can eventually lease. They want me to start on a particular one, but if I don't have a "connection" to this one later on, I can choose any of the three.
I was grooming the one they picked out today, and other then being lazy and not wanting to leave the pasture, he was a good boy....although I think he picked up on my "little nervousness", and threw his head a bit and didn't quite want to walk...but I dealt with that alright.
I just need to be around them more, so I loose the "butterfly in stomach" feeling each time they act up a bit.
I will post pics in the general forum of all 3 of them....all are a bit out of shape and downright chubby...lol, but that will change.
Thank you everybody
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velveteyes
“Men have forgotten this truth. But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Posts: 18 | From: South East | Registered: May 2004
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hay burner
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Member # 1983
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posted May 17, 2004 03:34 PM
WELCOME!!!!!!!!
I am just a tad confused she said western was easier hmmm does she ride western? it actually takes quite a while to master same with english. actaully there is another popst with the same saying. quote:
anyone can sit on a horse but it takes talent to ride one
i know it isnt simply hop on kick leave you must be able to neck rein, have ut feet in the stirrups correctly have your hands at a specific place sit the right way actauly english is very different from western and it isnt just the saddle!
ANYWAYS WELCOME I LOVE TO SEE NEW FACES (well not see but you know what i mean) ![[Woot!]](graemlins/woot.gif)
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is it the smell of sweat on there neck
their lovin personality well whatever it is its just sumthin u cant get from a pet hamster!
Morgan
Posts: 425 | From: Kamloops | Registered: Mar 2004
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