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| TabithaLenox |
Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 05:33:09 AM
Was wondering how many Farmgirls out there have horses and what kind of riding do you do? I have 3 horses and a mule, ride Western and love to trail ride!
Kim
Farmgirl #184
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 10:13:43 AM
Congratulations on your new foal, Sue! I did a quick look on line to find out about those eyes, and it is amazing the amount of research going into genes. I don't know what kind of horse you raise, but in some breeds, there is a gene (in this colt's case carried by the palomino sire) that shows as light eyes that eventually turn amber in adulthood. There are other light-eye genes, but that is the one this little guy most likely has. It was a surprize in this case too, since he is the first sired by this particular stallion.
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| artbysue |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 8:54:16 PM
The paso colt is beautiful! I have a new foal too that has grey/blue eyes also. that was quite a surprise because we were not expecting that.
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| Lydia Martin |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 3:55:16 PM
Hey to yall, I am happy to tell ya my buckskin paso fino is doing well and his eye is fine. We rode for about half an hour yesterday just alittle exercise to get started. anyway will try to send picture. I have all my pics on Piccasa 2 so how do I send them to this site? Can anyone instruct me how to do that? Thanks for the interest in how my baby made out Michelle, and TabithaLenox for welcomeing me here. Talk to ya farmgirls latter.
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| therealshari |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 1:25:45 PM
Our mentor said that when her little foals were born, she could tell about how big they'd be by comparing their leg length to the mare's leg length, as apparently the legs are as long as they'll ever be.
It's the body on top of those long, spindly legs that continues to grow, and provide additional height.
Shari Thomas
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| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 10:00:05 AM
Question for you gals with horses...I just heard something really interesting and I wonder if it is true to Paso Finos particularly, or generally true? If you measure from the hair-line at the hoof to the center of the knee, say 14.5 inches, then it works out to be the same number as the hand-size. On a Paso Fino, this can be done at any age, since the leg bones don't change in length. Kind of like when you stretch your arms out and your finger-tip length equals your height. I found it interesting, and a quick test on Paso Finos proved it. What do you notice on other breeds? It sure makes it easier to tell how tall a youngster will be fully grown.
We make a difference. |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 8:39:35 PM
You have no idea how it amazes me to see how many people KNOW and love Paso Finos! My grandmother started raising them in the early 60's and people didn't have a clue what they were. I could go on and on, but I'll spare you the mushy details. I'm so glad people are enjoying the breed.
I interviewed a Paso colt just yesterday, and he stole my heart. I haven't had a horse in years, and when I did, he was a Paso Fino (of course). So I'm crossing my fingers on this one and hope it all works out. He's only 3 weeks old now, and we've got a barn to build, and they have yet to set a price. What a journey lies ahead (I hope). :) His lt. grey eyes don't show well here, but they are striking in person. Will be a buckskin with small pinto marks.
We make a difference. |
| therealshari |
Posted - Jun 16 2008 : 09:36:29 AM
Hi Alee,
And you too! I've been trying to catch up will all that's happening. Looks like you're on a real adventure.
Shari Thomas
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 16 2008 : 06:12:25 AM
Hi Shari! So nice to hear from you!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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| therealshari |
Posted - Jun 15 2008 : 11:04:27 AM
We have three horses now.
Two years ago, we got Dusty, a Thoroughbred colt with a slightly deformed cannon bone. It's not bad enough to keep him from being ridden, but it disqualifies him from ANY competitive rides, and he was supposed to be a race horse. Last fall, Cindy got on him three times for very short periods, and he was a perfect gentleman. She's been training him since he was a yearling.
Last summer we enlarged our stable, thinking maybe we'd get a mustang. Well, we got a Quarter Horse/Paint Mare who's just a little spooky. She's fully broke and quite ridable although she doesn't want me on her. She's Bev's horse. I can walk up and pet her, but have to do so very carefully as she'd prefer us all to keep our distance. As best we can tell, she's a ranch horse that was probably "rough broken" and then turned out to pasture. Cindy says her trot will kill you.
Then, our neighbor/mentor sold her place and couldn't take her little filly, a Paint that was just barely a year old. Dakota is my pocket pet. She's a very agreeable little girl who was nicely imprinted. I'll be training her over the next couple of years. We'll be putting a saddle on her this year, but won't be trying to ride her until next summer, late.
Right now, we're without a round pen as we're buying our own. We get the first 7 or 8 panels before the end of this month. Then, by the middle of next month, we'll get the last 4 panels and gate.
I rode as a kid. Cindy was a barrel racer, and Bev spent her summers with her Grandfather and his sulky ponies. Of course that was better than 40 years ago!
Shari Thomas
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| TabithaLenox |
Posted - Jun 15 2008 : 07:32:36 AM
quote:
Originally posted by UrbanChick
Hello. I haven't written here for a while but I have a 12yr old Missouri Fox Trotter mare. It's my first horse and she's been great. We are currently looking for a second horse, I'm going to look at an 8 yr old Appy gelding on Monday. We'll see how that goes. I've heard good and bad things about Appys. Too smart, can be stubborn, etc. but I think I can handle him as long as he is kept busy and we keep up with his ground work and respect. I'll let you guys know if we have a new addition to our house. Don't know too much about Appys.
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow."
Appaloosas are my all time favorite breed! Yes, they are smart, opinionated and sometimes a little lazy but once they become bonded with you, they have more heart and personality than any other breed I"ve met....plus you get all those great spots! LOL
Not that I'm biased or anything but I think you'll find the breed is well worth the time and energy!
Kim
Farmgirl #184
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| UrbanChick |
Posted - Jun 15 2008 : 07:24:08 AM
Hello. I haven't written here for a while but I have a 12yr old Missouri Fox Trotter mare. It's my first horse and she's been great. We are currently looking for a second horse, I'm going to look at an 8 yr old Appy gelding on Monday. We'll see how that goes. I've heard good and bad things about Appys. Too smart, can be stubborn, etc. but I think I can handle him as long as he is kept busy and we keep up with his ground work and respect. I'll let you guys know if we have a new addition to our house. Don't know too much about Appys.
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
| QueenofQuiteAlot |
Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 9:45:34 PM
Hey girls...my sweetie and I got to take a nice eveing ride around the ranch and neighboring orchards...go look on my blog, where I posted the trip in pictures: http://muckbootsnaprons.blogspot.com/2008/06/evening-horseback-ride-chores.html
Dalyn
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| rockinhorse |
Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 10:40:31 PM
wow, you all have quite a pick of georgous horses. I do have one clydesdale and she is 19 hands and wonderful. she gives the name of gental giant reason. I have had her for about 2.5 years and am now looking to accuare eiather a mustang or paint, possibly an appalusa... my daughter likes to ride dersauge and Im more the trail rider myself. How does anyone get horses for free... they have always cost me some big bucks..... well its all worth it in the end.... take care all. its been a while since my last post.
sunny california,
robin
Happiness must be grown in one's own garden! |
| Sarahpauline |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 2:02:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Alee
Sarah- Is www.abraxasbaroque.com affiliated at all with Abraxas Arabians?
No it isnt, I own and run abraxas LLC which is the umbrella company under which I sell my artwork, Fortryllelse Studios, my herbal equine care line, Abraxas Herbals, and my horse breeding operation, Abraxas Baroque. The main name came before the horses and so while I did know of abraxas arabians, I couldnt part with it. :)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Not all those who wander are lost... |
| thegoatlady84 |
Posted - Jun 08 2008 : 09:15:46 AM
HI there, we have 3 Ponys 4 minis 3 QH 1 Pintaloosa 1 Belgian 1 Tb 1 percheron 1 paint,2 Arabians and two orphan foals coming in a week. My Arabian mare is a show champion in the USA and Canada, and the colt is from Falcon Crest Arabians and is out of Ray Dor Echo. Both horses were given to me. See my site for photos of all. I ride English and western, I am training my horses with Parelli Natural Horsemanship. www.freewebs.com/rocknmnubians/index.htm
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 07 2008 : 6:34:48 PM
Sarah- Is www.abraxasbaroque.com affiliated at all with Abraxas Arabians?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
| Sarahpauline |
Posted - Jun 07 2008 : 4:11:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by shepherdgirl
Sarah.... um... dare I even ASK? WHAT is the semen from?
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin
Oh dear, how embarrassing...I was just following the thread. I offer semen from my imported friesian stallion, Saxon.
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We just had a paint x andalusian born at our farm yesterday. She has a crescent moon shaped star and is covered in spots!
Not all those who wander are lost... |
| Alee |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 11:01:49 AM
Hi Tracey-
Yes, all the horses on the ranch are show stock, as is Tala, of course. The Bey lines are not Straight Egyptian, but Afire Bey is gorgeous! Here he is:
I often wish that he was Straight Egyptian as he and Tala would make pretty babies!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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| shepherdgirl |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 09:16:01 AM
Alee, I'm not familiar with Tala's immediate kin. I've been out of the loop longer than I thought! The lines I'm familiar with are "Fadjur" and "Bey Shah," and "VF Fame." (there are more, but I can't recall the names off hand. those horses are probably all dead by now ANYWAY!)
I know Fame died young. I think he was actually about 5yrs old or so. Sad. I remember reading about it somewhere several years ago. I think it was an illness.
My Art teacher, when I was in 10th grade, was on of the partners who owned Fame. She LOVED Arabs. We shared that passion, and she would bring in pictures so we could see him. It was fun hearing her talk about the shows and such, but it was also the reason I never REALLY got into them. The "show" stock are worth a small FORTUNE!!! Even just to breed to one of the top stallions of the time could cost more than a good used car!!! OUCH!!! But then, there is SERIOUS money involved in ANY aspect of showing horses. I like that little saying-- "I used to be rich, until I got a horse!!" Oh how true!! ~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
| QueenofQuiteAlot |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 08:47:36 AM
We have 5 horses now. Down from 6, because of the pony passing away a little bit ago.
We have a Saddlebred/Arab, Arab, Paint, Quarter Horse, and a Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse.
Dalyn
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 10:57:29 PM
Renee,
Her sire is homozygous black (even though he himself is a grey) and her mother and maternal grandsire are both blacks. However she is going to stay that beautiful bay color like her great-great maternal grandsire. I have always loved bays :D Black Straight Egyptian Arabians seem to sell a bit higher and she has good chance of producing black off-spring especially with the stallion I would like to eventually breed her to- Al Baraki.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
| Renee M. in Michigan |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 9:34:37 PM
Alee,
I forgot to ask -- is this little girl going to stay bay or gray out?
My old Arab mare, Misty, was Bay with a star.
-- Renee M. up in the mitten
No woman ever made history by following the rules. |
| Renee M. in Michigan |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 9:31:33 PM
[quote]Originally posted by Alee
>Yes, I am DYING to have this filly! . . . I are hoping that I get to make her mine soon! <
It will happen. Just visualize that you already own her. Thoughts become things via the power of positive thinking. 
I prefer to buy young, clean-slate horses. You know their history, what's been done (and what hasn't) with them, how they've been handled, and what they've experienced. To me, a young horse is easier to deal with than many older horses with baggage where you often have to undo before you can go forward and even then, there's usually some early, strong, undesirable default behaviors that are very hard to completely get rid of.
Of course, that isn't to say there aren't some wonderful, older horses around that are great to learn on and great for kids.
But my own preference is for youngsters. : )
-- Renee M. up in the mitten
No woman ever made history by following the rules. |
| Alee |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 8:58:07 PM
Hi Renee-
Yes, I am DYING to have this filly! She is AMAZING. She has this beautiful natural floating trot. She seems to hang suspended in the air at the peak of her gait for a second. Just gorgeous! I was there the day they filmed her video and before the techies put music to it you could hear me in the background! LOL! I couldn't stop exclaiming about how beautiful her movement is and her disposition.
When Nora was littler I would carry her in a pack in front. All the other babies shied away from the weird looking human with the squirmy noisy _thing_ strapped to her chest but not Tala! She loves Nora and calmly sniffed her and never even flicked an ear.
My good friends at the ranch and I are hoping that I get to make her mine soon! I am praying that I get a settlement from a small claims matter so I can put a down-payment on her!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
| miraclewelsh |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 8:49:27 PM
Fun thread! It's very interesting to hear about everyone's horses. We raise Welsh Ponies and Cobs (mainly Sec. A Welsh Mountain Ponies)... our first foal of 2008 arrived on Monday and is a darling buckskin colt. As soon as I get the pictures transferred over to this computer I will post one. :-) He's really adorable. 
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