Horsetopia Horse #21

Touche · 02-29-2008, 10:22 AM

Nomeanjean and I would like to introduce Sweet Pea owned by Kahlua Twist.

Here is what she had to say about Sweet Pea.

Sweet Pea is a large pony mare, about 8 years (no papers). She is of unknown breeding, but if I had to guess I'd say a good mix of Welsh, QH and likely a dash of standardbred. She's the best equine a girl could ask for! I got her from an auction, green broke and bred to a Jack (found out after I bought her

). She gave birth to a lovely mule, Ernie, on March 29th 2005. Since then, I've been riding and showing her in any discipline yo can think of - she does WP, trail, reining, HUS, Hunter O/F (with a grudge

), games and driving. There's nothing she can't do! We make quite a team.

1. How long have you had Sweet Pea and where did you get her?
I have had her 5 years and got her from an auction in Thessalon. I still see her previous owners around and she loves to see Sweet Pea in action!

2. What is your best moment together?
Geez - just one? I like riding her bareback and bridleless all over the yard and down the road. We have fun just wandering - I trust her completely, so it's always a nice ride.

3. What was your biggest roadblock in training Sweet Pea and how did you overcome it?
That would have to be figuring out what she really liked - her "thing" is reining and she's darn good at it! This summer we'll show ORHA

3. What has been your greatest achievement as a team?
I think our best show moment was when we won the Large Pony class at the New Liskeard Fall Fair.

4. What is your favorite thing about her?
I like that she likes me. She isn't the same for anyone else. She knows what I'm thinking

5. What is the least favorite thing?
She can act up when we ride with others - she's ridiculously competitive and likes to race, so she can act like a twit. Doesn't bother me at all, but I can't let someone else try her out with a group - her training flies out the window!

6. What is her favorite treat?
She loves apples, but she's a real pig so she'll eat anything you give her!

7. What are your future plans for Sweet Pea?
I hope to show her at ORHA shows and get her a show record. I may breed her some day, only because I always want a piece of her. But, otherwise we'll just have fun together! Whatever she wants to do is what I want to do with her

On to the pictures that we all need.

Sweet Pea's handsome son, Ernie.

cameo05 · 02-29-2008, 10:26 AM

Congrats, Sweet Pea is a beautiful mare. Ernie is adorable.

seerfarm · 02-29-2008, 10:29 AM

Wonderful story, and seems to be a perfect match.

I have to say, she looks awesome in all her disciplines, but truely elogant in English!

Touche · 02-29-2008, 10:29 AM

That is one versatile pony!

Were you shocked when she foaled ?

I love Ernie though, he is handsome.

Carri · 02-29-2008, 10:35 AM

She is beautiful, she looks very versatile and athletic! I love Ernie!

roberts617 · 02-29-2008, 10:37 AM

Oh what a neat story, and an awesome pony! Ernie is simply too cute for words!

TDH · 02-29-2008, 10:39 AM

Ha - I love that second picture!

And Ernie is the cutest little thing!

**Diamond_Y** · 02-29-2008, 10:41 AM

She is one nice pony! Sounds like you two can do anything together!

MikeysMom · 02-29-2008, 10:42 AM

Sweet Pea is beautiful!

Amy · 02-29-2008, 12:05 PM

Well, I almost asked what the goofball in the background of the second pic was dping, then I realized that she was the goofball...

She's so pretty, I agree, she looks great in english tack and ernie is a peach.

pvf · 02-29-2008, 12:16 PM

What a great story!! She is very cute and athletic.

version1955 · 02-29-2008, 12:24 PM

Sweet pea is quite elegant, I can see why you guessed what you did about her breeding. And then to top all of that, she's versatile and a tremendous friend. Boy, pretty cool stuff. And that Ernie! What a character, cute as a bug and probably a handful. This is a great idea!

kindredspiritsia · 02-29-2008, 12:35 PM

Nice little mare you have there. That Ernie seems to be quite the character...too cute.

paso_lover · 02-29-2008, 12:42 PM

She's even prettier in person......well actually they both are

. Hey Chris, is Thessalon where Zoe found Quilla too?

tuffsmom · 02-29-2008, 01:42 PM

Nice pony. Love Ernie.

Faceman · 02-29-2008, 06:01 PM

Well, if she is that versatile, obviously there is some Appy in her background...

I love a horse that can do it all. I think the ones that can really enjoy the variety.

Very nice mare...

divinemisselle · 02-29-2008, 06:07 PM

If ever perfection wore a horse hair coat....

She sure is a lucky find! Definitely a gem. You have much to be proud of in her!

And the cutest mule ever to boot! Go get 'em Ernie!!

QuarterCowGirl · 02-29-2008, 11:19 PM

You and Sweet Pea make a great team!

And that is my favorite picture of Ernie!

What a little devil!

Gotta Love Duns · 02-29-2008, 11:24 PM

Oh thank you so much for sharing your story! Sweat Pea is so pretty!!

SEsporthorse · 02-29-2008, 11:27 PM

Wow...she is a looker, she is versatile....and she can fly too

I want one!

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02-29-2008, 10:22 AM
Touche Started Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029	Horsetopia Horse #21 Nomeanjean and I would like to introduce Sweet Pea owned by Kahlua Twist. Here is what she had to say about Sweet Pea. Sweet Pea is a large pony mare, about 8 years (no papers). She is of unknown breeding, but if I had to guess I'd say a good mix of Welsh, QH and likely a dash of standardbred. She's the best equine a girl could ask for! I got her from an auction, green broke and bred to a Jack (found out after I bought her ). She gave birth to a lovely mule, Ernie, on March 29th 2005. Since then, I've been riding and showing her in any discipline yo can think of - she does WP, trail, reining, HUS, Hunter O/F (with a grudge ), games and driving. There's nothing she can't do! We make quite a team. 1. How long have you had Sweet Pea and where did you get her? I have had her 5 years and got her from an auction in Thessalon. I still see her previous owners around and she loves to see Sweet Pea in action! 2. What is your best moment together? Geez - just one? I like riding her bareback and bridleless all over the yard and down the road. We have fun just wandering - I trust her completely, so it's always a nice ride. 3. What was your biggest roadblock in training Sweet Pea and how did you overcome it? That would have to be figuring out what she really liked - her "thing" is reining and she's darn good at it! This summer we'll show ORHA 3. What has been your greatest achievement as a team? I think our best show moment was when we won the Large Pony class at the New Liskeard Fall Fair. 4. What is your favorite thing about her? I like that she likes me. She isn't the same for anyone else. She knows what I'm thinking 5. What is the least favorite thing? She can act up when we ride with others - she's ridiculously competitive and likes to race, so she can act like a twit. Doesn't bother me at all, but I can't let someone else try her out with a group - her training flies out the window! 6. What is her favorite treat? She loves apples, but she's a real pig so she'll eat anything you give her! 7. What are your future plans for Sweet Pea? I hope to show her at ORHA shows and get her a show record. I may breed her some day, only because I always want a piece of her. But, otherwise we'll just have fun together! Whatever she wants to do is what I want to do with her On to the pictures that we all need. Sweet Pea's handsome son, Ernie. __________________ Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. W.C.Fields

02-29-2008, 10:26 AM
cameo05 Pasture Pet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 12,363	Congrats, Sweet Pea is a beautiful mare. Ernie is adorable. __________________ Life is a bed of roses, until you meet up with thorns.

02-29-2008, 10:29 AM
seerfarm Bombproof Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 9,635	Wonderful story, and seems to be a perfect match. I have to say, she looks awesome in all her disciplines, but truely elogant in English! __________________ "One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake".

02-29-2008, 10:29 AM
Touche Started Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029	That is one versatile pony! Were you shocked when she foaled ? I love Ernie though, he is handsome. __________________ Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. W.C.Fields

02-29-2008, 10:35 AM
Carri Pasture Pet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 13,847	She is beautiful, she looks very versatile and athletic! I love Ernie!

02-29-2008, 10:37 AM
roberts617 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 6,189	Oh what a neat story, and an awesome pony! Ernie is simply too cute for words! __________________ "The only way to have a friend is to be one."

02-29-2008, 10:39 AM
TDH Seasoned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,293	Ha - I love that second picture! And Ernie is the cutest little thing! __________________ *If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.*

02-29-2008, 10:41 AM
Diamond_Y Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,716	She is one nice pony! Sounds like you two can do anything together! __________________ Diamond Y Quarter Horses - Breeders of Quality Foundation Quarter Horses Home of King of Cooke County, 2004 Perlino son of Cooke County ETC

02-29-2008, 10:42 AM
MikeysMom Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,016	Sweet Pea is beautiful! __________________ What will they think of next? Nothing. There is nothing left to think of.

02-29-2008, 12:05 PM
Amy Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chino Valley, AZ Posts: 629	Well, I almost asked what the goofball in the background of the second pic was dping, then I realized that she was the goofball... She's so pretty, I agree, she looks great in english tack and ernie is a peach.

02-29-2008, 12:16 PM
pvf Bombproof Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,284	What a great story!! She is very cute and athletic. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

02-29-2008, 12:24 PM
version1955 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: northern MN Posts: 9,095	Sweet pea is quite elegant, I can see why you guessed what you did about her breeding. And then to top all of that, she's versatile and a tremendous friend. Boy, pretty cool stuff. And that Ernie! What a character, cute as a bug and probably a handful. This is a great idea! __________________ God gave us the drive to quit as a gift

02-29-2008, 12:35 PM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,325	Nice little mare you have there. That Ernie seems to be quite the character...too cute. __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

02-29-2008, 12:42 PM
paso_lover Kid Safe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 6,714	She's even prettier in person......well actually they both are. Hey Chris, is Thessalon where Zoe found Quilla too? __________________ "Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda

02-29-2008, 01:42 PM
tuffsmom Kid Safe Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,987	Nice pony. Love Ernie. __________________ www.skarabians.com

02-29-2008, 06:01 PM
Faceman Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Ozarks Posts: 7,421	Well, if she is that versatile, obviously there is some Appy in her background... I love a horse that can do it all. I think the ones that can really enjoy the variety. Very nice mare...

02-29-2008, 06:07 PM
divinemisselle Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: At the bar... Posts: 8,359	If ever perfection wore a horse hair coat.... She sure is a lucky find! Definitely a gem. You have much to be proud of in her! And the cutest mule ever to boot! Go get 'em Ernie!! __________________ . Lead me not into temptation..... I can find it just fine on my own.....

02-29-2008, 11:19 PM
QuarterCowGirl Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 7,423	You and Sweet Pea make a great team! And that is my favorite picture of Ernie! What a little devil! __________________ I'm a farmer - I'll grow on you.

02-29-2008, 11:24 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 11,003	Oh thank you so much for sharing your story! Sweat Pea is so pretty!! __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse. http://nightfireranch.webs.com/index.htm

02-29-2008, 11:27 PM
SEsporthorse Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: O-town Posts: 587	Wow...she is a looker, she is versatile....and she can fly too I want one! __________________ http://southeastsporthorses.com "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucious