Hello!

joyce-wisconsin · 10-31-2009, 07:10 AM

Welcome, I am also fairly new, and am having a blast just reading and learning from the all the others. I also have ferretts, and use to have a lizard. Can not wait to see pictures of all you furry (and scaley) kids

Appylvr · 10-31-2009, 10:40 PM

Welcome to the forum!!! Lady and Bella are beautiful and look like they're in good hands! This is the best place to learn about horses... there are so many experienced people on here. Having your boyfriend around will be a big help too...

17 isn't that old for a horse yet... she's still got plenty of good years left in her. Plus... an older horse is the best to learn on.

When you're ready to wean Bella post a thread in the Breeding section and you will get plenty of solutions. I found when I weaned Teak that it was the least stressful to just put him in a stall next to momma where he could see and smell her... but there was wire wesh across so he couldn't nurse. He never got stressed out or whinnied for her.

I think I would only do it in a smaller area though, because I've heard of foals getting hurt from trying to jump fences to get back in with their mom. My panels were 6', so Teak never even tried.

Just had to add... I LOVE chinchillas!!! I've always wanted one...

Arco · 10-31-2009, 11:42 PM

Hello and welcome to HGS

XxBreak LevelxX · 11-02-2009, 10:31 AM

welcome to the forums! thats awesome your boyfriend wanted to get the horses too! They are cute!

shchinchillas · 11-02-2009, 08:22 PM

If this works, there should be three chin pictures

The middle picture I actually have as a tattoo on my leg

Bella--a Black velvet female.... Or I guess Isabella since the horses name is Bella, lol.

Jane(Was not named at the time, so named her after my tattoo artist--his name was Jake)

And two unnamed brothers(lighter one is going to his new home very shortly ):

kickspots · 11-03-2009, 12:56 PM

wow the black velvet chin is beautiful!

Barrel-Racer17 · 11-05-2009, 01:08 PM

Welcome to HGS!

10-31-2009, 10:40 PM	#12
Appylvr Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 9,839 Images: 339	Welcome to the forum!!! Lady and Bella are beautiful and look like they're in good hands! This is the best place to learn about horses... there are so many experienced people on here. Having your boyfriend around will be a big help too... 17 isn't that old for a horse yet... she's still got plenty of good years left in her. Plus... an older horse is the best to learn on. When you're ready to wean Bella post a thread in the Breeding section and you will get plenty of solutions. I found when I weaned Teak that it was the least stressful to just put him in a stall next to momma where he could see and smell her... but there was wire wesh across so he couldn't nurse. He never got stressed out or whinnied for her. I think I would only do it in a smaller area though, because I've heard of foals getting hurt from trying to jump fences to get back in with their mom. My panels were 6', so Teak never even tried. Just had to add... I LOVE chinchillas!!! I've always wanted one... __________________ Your horse can only be as brave as you are ride and never worry about the fall Life is good... Horses make it better

10-31-2009, 11:42 PM	#13
Arco Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,821 Images: 58	Hello and welcome to HGS __________________ "One thing I've found over the past 58 years is the harder I've worked at something the luckier I've gotten." Glenn Benson (County). "Just when I think I've heard about every crazy thing theres ever been someone comes along with a new angle." Glenn Benson (County).

11-05-2009, 01:08 PM	#17
Barrel-Racer17 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 52	Welcome to HGS! __________________ Beau- 8 year old QH gelding. -My Barrel Racing Powerhouse. "To accomplish great things we must not only act but dream; not only plan but believe."

10-31-2009, 07:10 AM	#11
joyce-wisconsin Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 27 Images: 5	Welcome, I am also fairly new, and am having a blast just reading and learning from the all the others. I also have ferretts, and use to have a lizard. Can not wait to see pictures of all you furry (and scaley) kids

11-02-2009, 10:31 AM	#14
XxBreak LevelxX Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangor, maine Posts: 48	welcome to the forums! thats awesome your boyfriend wanted to get the horses too! They are cute!

11-02-2009, 08:22 PM	#15
shchinchillas Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: PA Posts: 8 Images: 5	If this works, there should be three chin pictures The middle picture I actually have as a tattoo on my leg Bella--a Black velvet female.... Or I guess Isabella since the horses name is Bella, lol. Jane(Was not named at the time, so named her after my tattoo artist--his name was Jake) And two unnamed brothers(lighter one is going to his new home very shortly ):

11-03-2009, 12:56 PM	#16
kickspots Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 219	wow the black velvet chin is beautiful!