3 out of 5

pennyrain · 07-01-2008, 01:54 PM

Three out of five ain't bad. Well, finally! today I was on 3 of my 5 horses. It seems like it has been so hard to get going this year. It was awfully wet for a long time and then there was putting in the garden and trying to get caught up on so many things, the horses had problems too but today-July1_ everything worked out. Now if I can just keep going.

How is everybody else doing at spending time with their horses? Any good tips?-today I made myself ignore the backhoe working away in my backyard and decided if those workers didn't like how I looked on a horse they could look in another direction.

version1955 · 07-01-2008, 01:57 PM

I totally understand about the backhoe AND the rain.

**Orchid** · 07-01-2008, 02:06 PM

I don't have any riding horses right now but I make a point of grooming each of the three I have every single day. We also go for "walks" a couple of times a week and I'm sure I look like a displaced dogwalker in need of a fix but I don't care.

Most of our time is in the very early morning before work or around 8:00 in the evening. I find it is not hot and the horseflies are not out which puts all of us in a better mood.

**TDH** · 07-01-2008, 02:15 PM

In the last month when finally the weather broke, I've been doing much better with my "horsie" time.

Not always a long time, but a few times a week (and not always riding) is a bit more than it used to be! It helps I have my riding mare back home, and I can take a kid or two on with me (like we did last night).

It's tough though.... even though I'm home with the kids, it's tough to get horsie time in when my youngest is only 16 months old. But, it's coming, and the hubby's been willing to help me work it out too, so it's all good.

I took one of the boys on a wagon train a couple of weeks ago, and next week I get to go on another one all my myself (

), so yes... definitely more horse'n around this summer than last.

One thing I've been surprised at is how little I miss the babies. I thought I'd miss not having one or two around; my youngest baby is now 4 and is on a breeding lease. It'll be at least 2010, maybe 2011, before I have another one, and amazingly that is fine with me.

horsemom4 · 07-01-2008, 02:47 PM

I enjoy my horsie time in between running here and there to baseball, soccer, basketball camps, yard work, laundry, grocery shopping...............the summer is going so fast!!!

Quilting1 · 07-01-2008, 03:37 PM

I have been so-o-o frustrated with so many things this spring and thought I was mainly agitated because of the flood. Well, I took Rusty to a trainer/consignor and got in a ride with her and have felt s-o-o-o much better ever since!!! It did help that she was very encouraging and supportive - that's always nice.

Now I just want more riding time and a Pally

corporate cowgirl · 07-02-2008, 07:18 AM

Between work and all the kids activities riding gets squeezed out. The only thing I've found that works is to plan horse stuff and put it in ink on the calendar. Then I feel like I've committed and will make the time.

I have this week off work (yay!) and we're taking our new horse (4 years old) on a trail ride today. I'm praying for a nice calm ride--keep your fingers and hooves crossed for us!

kindredspiritsia · 07-02-2008, 08:58 AM

With County Fair coming up, we have really been putting time in the saddle. I have even had some time to work with my very green gelding. We have already been in two parades this summer and plan on being in one on Friday. Flies make it difficult but we shall prevail!

Now, if only I could hit some trails.

version1955 · 07-03-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by corporate cowgirl

Between work and all the kids activities riding gets squeezed out. The only thing I've found that works is to plan horse stuff and put it in ink on the calendar. Then I feel like I've committed and will make the time.

I have this week off work (yay!) and we're taking our new horse (4 years old) on a trail ride today. I'm praying for a nice calm ride--keep your fingers and hooves crossed for us!

Bring a camera, especially with a camcorder

corporate cowgirl · 07-03-2008, 01:56 PM

Version--I should've brought a camera. Our 4-year old Bud was great--my 15 year old mare who has (literally) hundreds of trail miles on her was afraid of a bunch of hay wagons

Of course, my 13-year old daughter who was on Bud says it's all in the rider (smart aleck kid!)

BTW Version--love all your avatars. I never know what you're going to look like in the next post!

Quilting1 · 07-03-2008, 02:44 PM

I'm hoping to get some riding time this weekend even if I have to ride one of my other geldings (one with heaves).

version1955 · 07-03-2008, 04:36 PM

You just never know, huh Corporate. Funny... well, I love your daughter's comment, that's cute. I love to point out how Buster, Gerald's pride and joy spooks at stuff that doesn't even phase Peaches, who he calls brain damaged

I'm thinking that this Einstein isn't very appealing after all... I'll have to see what else I have, the last time I had pictures of me with my horses was winter - NO winter avatars allowed now

07-01-2008, 01:54 PM
pennyrain Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: minnesota Posts: 673	3 out of 5 Three out of five ain't bad. Well, finally! today I was on 3 of my 5 horses. It seems like it has been so hard to get going this year. It was awfully wet for a long time and then there was putting in the garden and trying to get caught up on so many things, the horses had problems too but today-July1_ everything worked out. Now if I can just keep going. How is everybody else doing at spending time with their horses? Any good tips?-today I made myself ignore the backhoe working away in my backyard and decided if those workers didn't like how I looked on a horse they could look in another direction.

07-01-2008, 01:57 PM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: out Posts: 6,491	I totally understand about the backhoe AND the rain. __________________ If you can't master your emotions, how can you be the safe partner your horse needs you to be?

07-01-2008, 02:06 PM
Orchid Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 9,805	I don't have any riding horses right now but I make a point of grooming each of the three I have every single day. We also go for "walks" a couple of times a week and I'm sure I look like a displaced dogwalker in need of a fix but I don't care. Most of our time is in the very early morning before work or around 8:00 in the evening. I find it is not hot and the horseflies are not out which puts all of us in a better mood. __________________ Be thankful.

07-01-2008, 02:15 PM
TDH Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,213	In the last month when finally the weather broke, I've been doing much better with my "horsie" time. Not always a long time, but a few times a week (and not always riding) is a bit more than it used to be! It helps I have my riding mare back home, and I can take a kid or two on with me (like we did last night). It's tough though.... even though I'm home with the kids, it's tough to get horsie time in when my youngest is only 16 months old. But, it's coming, and the hubby's been willing to help me work it out too, so it's all good. I took one of the boys on a wagon train a couple of weeks ago, and next week I get to go on another one all my myself (), so yes... definitely more horse'n around this summer than last. One thing I've been surprised at is how little I miss the babies. I thought I'd miss not having one or two around; my youngest baby is now 4 and is on a breeding lease. It'll be at least 2010, maybe 2011, before I have another one, and amazingly that is fine with me. __________________ You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

07-01-2008, 02:47 PM
horsemom4 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 220	I enjoy my horsie time in between running here and there to baseball, soccer, basketball camps, yard work, laundry, grocery shopping...............the summer is going so fast!!!

07-01-2008, 03:37 PM
Quilting1 Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atalissa, IA Posts: 641	I have been so-o-o frustrated with so many things this spring and thought I was mainly agitated because of the flood. Well, I took Rusty to a trainer/consignor and got in a ride with her and have felt s-o-o-o much better ever since!!! It did help that she was very encouraging and supportive - that's always nice. Now I just want more riding time and a Pally __________________ \"Acknowledge Him in all thy ways and He shall direct thy path.\" Proverbs 3:6

07-02-2008, 07:18 AM
corporate cowgirl Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 648	Between work and all the kids activities riding gets squeezed out. The only thing I've found that works is to plan horse stuff and put it in ink on the calendar. Then I feel like I've committed and will make the time. I have this week off work (yay!) and we're taking our new horse (4 years old) on a trail ride today. I'm praying for a nice calm ride--keep your fingers and hooves crossed for us!

07-02-2008, 08:58 AM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,298	With County Fair coming up, we have really been putting time in the saddle. I have even had some time to work with my very green gelding. We have already been in two parades this summer and plan on being in one on Friday. Flies make it difficult but we shall prevail! Now, if only I could hit some trails. __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

07-03-2008, 01:56 PM
corporate cowgirl Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 648	Version--I should've brought a camera. Our 4-year old Bud was great--my 15 year old mare who has (literally) hundreds of trail miles on her was afraid of a bunch of hay wagons Of course, my 13-year old daughter who was on Bud says it's all in the rider (smart aleck kid!) BTW Version--love all your avatars. I never know what you're going to look like in the next post!

07-03-2008, 02:44 PM
Quilting1 Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atalissa, IA Posts: 641	I'm hoping to get some riding time this weekend even if I have to ride one of my other geldings (one with heaves). __________________ \"Acknowledge Him in all thy ways and He shall direct thy path.\" Proverbs 3:6

07-03-2008, 04:36 PM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: out Posts: 6,491	You just never know, huh Corporate. Funny... well, I love your daughter's comment, that's cute. I love to point out how Buster, Gerald's pride and joy spooks at stuff that doesn't even phase Peaches, who he calls brain damaged I'm thinking that this Einstein isn't very appealing after all... I'll have to see what else I have, the last time I had pictures of me with my horses was winter - NO winter avatars allowed now __________________ If you can't master your emotions, how can you be the safe partner your horse needs you to be?