Ladies Only Camping Weekend

equine.trailrider · 08-31-2008, 07:40 AM

Hi Ladies!
We are having a ladies only camping weekend October 3-5 at Ionia State Rec. Area. All are invited to join us for a weekend of friends and fun! Hope to see you there, even if just for a day ride.

horses4me · 08-31-2008, 05:28 PM

hey i just might join you guys!! I will try to get my g/f to come too!

equine.trailrider · 08-31-2008, 09:42 PM

Fantastic! The more, the merrier!

strayacres · 09-01-2008, 03:57 PM

I'll let my barn know and I bet you'll see some of us there

Hope to talk to you soon - now that kids are in school maybe some ride time!!!

equine.trailrider · 09-01-2008, 05:31 PM

That would be great if you guys could make it! I plan to ride a lot with the boys going back to school! We're going to Brighton on the 8th during the day if you'd like to go as well. On of my boarders and Martha from Paw Paw is riding with me.
We almost came out to share your campfire at SC last night but were so whipped from the cowboy event that we couldn't muster the energy. I'm sure you had a blast!

horses4me · 09-02-2008, 08:55 AM

hey how did your cowboy event go????? What time did you guys want to meet on the 8th?

equine.trailrider · 09-02-2008, 09:25 AM

It went well. We didn't have as big a turn out as last year but I think with the holiday weekend and kids going back to school tomorrow, we sort of expected that. All horse/rider teams found the course challenging and stated they would like to come again next year. A daughter and her mother took 1st and 2nd place on some nicely trained horses. We had people from a mounted division as well as avid trail riders competing. All cowgirls this year! Should have called it Extreme Cowgirl instead!! It's always a task to create obstacles that are challenging as well as natural as possible. We had a large tack vendor there with tons of tack from dewormers up to saddles! I bought some Black Rock leather conditioner, a pony halter and new cinch for my son's horse. Fun day and can't wait until next year!

I'll PM you later with the time. I have to contact the other two riders coming with me.

horses4me · 09-02-2008, 04:25 PM

that is too cool. Maybe some day i can have my mare do that,, but it sounds like she will need alot more training! Hey do you have any ideas for me as to help my mare get better about water? I can bathe her, but the water that is running on the ground makes her totally freaks out! or if i have to cross even a small puddle of water she will jump about 20 feet high and wide!!! needless to say i would much rather have her walk through it nicely..... Oh yea what time do you want to meet at brighton??

equine.trailrider · 09-02-2008, 06:08 PM

We are leaving here at 9 am and will be at Brighton ready to ride around 11 am. Can't wait to meet you and your mare!
My suggestion for getting your mare used to water is just keep working with her on going into it. Start by leading her and work your way to riding through. Work on ground work building her trust in you, then she'll do anything you ask of her.

horses4me · 09-02-2008, 08:15 PM

ok,, sounds great, i will let my g/f know too! Yes i have been working on the ground with her, she seems to be more confident with me in the saddle. Not sure why, but we both still have a lot of "ground"(no pun intended) to cover with eachother as a team.

strayacres · 09-05-2008, 04:03 PM

Hey - we've got 4 going for sure possibly 6 - site #47

WHOOO HOOOOO

equine.trailrider · 09-06-2008, 09:22 AM

Awesome! I can't wait! Most like to stay at a walk but my boarder/friend and I like to go at a little faster pace (you know how I am) so we're planning to go on a few rides for those who like to 'git it'. You're invited to come ride along with us.

jjsimsez · 09-06-2008, 10:33 AM

i may go as well.if anyone may want to go and needs a ride for the horse,i have room.i have a 20 foot stock.the back stall could be free.pm me if interested.i wont answer till next weekend as ive got to deliver in ca.ill be gone all week.

strayacres · 09-06-2008, 10:55 AM

I'll be with the git crowd - LeRoy won't lead yet at a cantor or a gallop but we'll go for SURE! I have two that are coming who are slower riders but they can do their own thing

equine.trailrider · 09-06-2008, 04:25 PM

I think there will be enough people there that there will be a pace for everyone. Some of my good friends are walkers only though so I will be riding with them the majority of the time but do stop by to see if I'm available b/c I'd like to go if I am.

dodib · 09-08-2008, 06:42 AM

Sounds like fun--maybe not for overnite-- it will be pretty cold to sleep in a tent but maybe my daughter and I could go for a day ride

I will have to look at schedules she is in cross country and my son is in football(bantams) so saturdays are usually booked. Will you be riding on sunday??

equine.trailrider · 09-09-2008, 04:44 PM

Yes, We'll be riding Sunday morning after breakfast. Even if you don't ride, be sure to come out and say hi!

Thunderz Gurlz · 09-10-2008, 04:43 PM

Could I maybe come up for a day? What day would work?

equine.trailrider · 09-10-2008, 08:01 PM

If you want to do a good amount of riding, I think Saturday would be your best bet. I have a white Ford F-250 and an old purple horse trailer. Yes, I said purple!!

Thunderz Gurlz · 09-11-2008, 01:44 PM

I know I have seen your purple horse trailer

I have a blue and silver Chevy and an older Blue Sundowner 2 Horse.

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08-31-2008, 07:40 AM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	Ladies Only Camping Weekend Hi Ladies! We are having a ladies only camping weekend October 3-5 at Ionia State Rec. Area. All are invited to join us for a weekend of friends and fun! Hope to see you there, even if just for a day ride. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

08-31-2008, 05:28 PM
horses4me Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 139	hey i just might join you guys!! I will try to get my g/f to come too! __________________ horse gal

08-31-2008, 09:42 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	Fantastic! The more, the merrier! __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-01-2008, 03:57 PM
strayacres Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 197	I'll let my barn know and I bet you'll see some of us there Hope to talk to you soon - now that kids are in school maybe some ride time!!! __________________ Mikkii

09-01-2008, 05:31 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	That would be great if you guys could make it! I plan to ride a lot with the boys going back to school! We're going to Brighton on the 8th during the day if you'd like to go as well. On of my boarders and Martha from Paw Paw is riding with me. We almost came out to share your campfire at SC last night but were so whipped from the cowboy event that we couldn't muster the energy. I'm sure you had a blast! __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-02-2008, 08:55 AM
horses4me Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 139	hey how did your cowboy event go????? What time did you guys want to meet on the 8th? __________________ horse gal

09-02-2008, 09:25 AM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	It went well. We didn't have as big a turn out as last year but I think with the holiday weekend and kids going back to school tomorrow, we sort of expected that. All horse/rider teams found the course challenging and stated they would like to come again next year. A daughter and her mother took 1st and 2nd place on some nicely trained horses. We had people from a mounted division as well as avid trail riders competing. All cowgirls this year! Should have called it Extreme Cowgirl instead!! It's always a task to create obstacles that are challenging as well as natural as possible. We had a large tack vendor there with tons of tack from dewormers up to saddles! I bought some Black Rock leather conditioner, a pony halter and new cinch for my son's horse. Fun day and can't wait until next year! I'll PM you later with the time. I have to contact the other two riders coming with me. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-02-2008, 04:25 PM
horses4me Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 139	that is too cool. Maybe some day i can have my mare do that,, but it sounds like she will need alot more training! Hey do you have any ideas for me as to help my mare get better about water? I can bathe her, but the water that is running on the ground makes her totally freaks out! or if i have to cross even a small puddle of water she will jump about 20 feet high and wide!!! needless to say i would much rather have her walk through it nicely..... Oh yea what time do you want to meet at brighton?? __________________ horse gal

09-02-2008, 06:08 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	We are leaving here at 9 am and will be at Brighton ready to ride around 11 am. Can't wait to meet you and your mare! My suggestion for getting your mare used to water is just keep working with her on going into it. Start by leading her and work your way to riding through. Work on ground work building her trust in you, then she'll do anything you ask of her. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-02-2008, 08:15 PM
horses4me Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 139	ok,, sounds great, i will let my g/f know too! Yes i have been working on the ground with her, she seems to be more confident with me in the saddle. Not sure why, but we both still have a lot of "ground"(no pun intended) to cover with eachother as a team. __________________ horse gal

09-05-2008, 04:03 PM
strayacres Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 197	Hey - we've got 4 going for sure possibly 6 - site #47 WHOOO HOOOOO __________________ Mikkii

09-06-2008, 09:22 AM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	Awesome! I can't wait! Most like to stay at a walk but my boarder/friend and I like to go at a little faster pace (you know how I am) so we're planning to go on a few rides for those who like to 'git it'. You're invited to come ride along with us. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-06-2008, 10:33 AM
jjsimsez Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 369	i may go as well.if anyone may want to go and needs a ride for the horse,i have room.i have a 20 foot stock.the back stall could be free.pm me if interested.i wont answer till next weekend as ive got to deliver in ca.ill be gone all week.

09-06-2008, 10:55 AM
strayacres Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 197	I'll be with the git crowd - LeRoy won't lead yet at a cantor or a gallop but we'll go for SURE! I have two that are coming who are slower riders but they can do their own thing __________________ Mikkii

09-06-2008, 04:25 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	I think there will be enough people there that there will be a pace for everyone. Some of my good friends are walkers only though so I will be riding with them the majority of the time but do stop by to see if I'm available b/c I'd like to go if I am. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-08-2008, 06:42 AM
dodib Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 2,568	Sounds like fun--maybe not for overnite-- it will be pretty cold to sleep in a tent but maybe my daughter and I could go for a day ride I will have to look at schedules she is in cross country and my son is in football(bantams) so saturdays are usually booked. Will you be riding on sunday?? __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/

09-09-2008, 04:44 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	Yes, We'll be riding Sunday morning after breakfast. Even if you don't ride, be sure to come out and say hi! __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-10-2008, 04:43 PM
Thunderz Gurlz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 3,569	Could I maybe come up for a day? What day would work? __________________ Proud Owner To Pogo 15 yr old Quarter Pony Mare Thunder 30 yr old Hackney/Quarter Pony Gelding

09-10-2008, 08:01 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	If you want to do a good amount of riding, I think Saturday would be your best bet. I have a white Ford F-250 and an old purple horse trailer. Yes, I said purple!! __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

09-11-2008, 01:44 PM
Thunderz Gurlz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 3,569	I know I have seen your purple horse trailer I have a blue and silver Chevy and an older Blue Sundowner 2 Horse. __________________ Proud Owner To Pogo 15 yr old Quarter Pony Mare Thunder 30 yr old Hackney/Quarter Pony Gelding