2008 Spottacular show

Kahlua_Twist · 08-12-2008, 11:45 PM

We had a great time! I took Weebo (Zippos Mighty Bond) and Snuffles (Mr. Highwood King) and my friend took her paint mare Foxy (Boss My Foxy Sox). I took Weebo in Non-Pro Stallions, where he was 2nd, and Yearling Stallions where he was 2nd again. We also did Hunter In Hand, something that I'd never done, and we didn't practice. But. it turned out OK, we were 3rd. With Snuffles, it went not too badly either. He's a bit forward for HUS and WP, but I was very pleased with him anyways. He took home two 5ths and two 6ths. There are only a few shots that turned out, since the show got rained out and we had to move inside...but here ya go!

Weebo

Snuffles

And, for good measure, our freshly renovated trailer! We put in hardwood floor and a custom cabinet

AlbertaGirl · 08-12-2008, 11:53 PM

Holy smokes, is Weebo ever looking good, and BIG! He's a yearling now right? How tall is he?! Snuffles is really nice looking too

. Congratulations!

When people mention placings, I always can't help but wonder for example, 2nd out of how many? Like if Snuffles took a 5th out of 20, that's great, but if it was a 5th, out of 5, well not quite as much

. Anyhow, I was never sure if it was polite to ask or not though

RenosGirl · 08-12-2008, 11:54 PM

good job with your horses and thats a nice looking trailor!

Kahlua_Twist · 08-13-2008, 12:01 AM

ABgirl, you may ask - there were only 2 of us in Weebo's 2 classes

But, to be fair, he's not a halter horse and the other horse clearly was. It was a 15hh+ yearling that was bred for halter and only that. But, I was happy with how he behaved. There were 4 in the HIH class. Snuffles took his placings with more than 7 in each class, can't recall the exact #'s but he wasn't last

Weebo is 14.2hh at the hip now, and yes he's a yearling! I adore his temperament, can't wait to ride him!

Here is one last pic of Snuffles -

Wolfie · 08-13-2008, 12:53 AM

I love your horse's names.

Carri · 08-13-2008, 07:31 AM

That is great, congrats! They look wonderful, they are both really pretty!

Kahlua_Twist · 08-13-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks! Although my colt didn't win, he was amazing as usual and I can't wait to show him as a 2yo!! Snuflfes was good too, he's just somewhat outhorsed. But, I take comfort in knowing he's happy doing his job, whereas many of the winning horses are machines...:S

**gbarmranch** · 08-13-2008, 03:03 PM

What a great show.. He has grown so much.. he looks great..

Love the updates in the trailer as well.. very nice..

tuffsmom · 08-13-2008, 03:06 PM

Sounds like a great show.

version1955 · 08-13-2008, 03:20 PM

Wolfie, I'm with you, I always get a kick out of a horse named Snuffles

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Originally Posted by Kahlua_Twist

Thanks! Although my colt didn't win, he was amazing as usual and I can't wait to show him as a 2yo!! Snuflfes was good too, he's just somewhat outhorsed. But, I take comfort in knowing he's happy doing his job, whereas many of the winning horses are machines...:S

I'd expect that of one of your horses, but isn't it sad that those beautiful animals get like that? Poor things. I think we need an intervention

Kahlua, we have a stock trailer that we were thinking we might be able to build some kind of removable room so we could have living quarters in it. We don't want to spend the money on one of those horse trailers with living quarters. Did you do that or what did you do?

foreveryours · 08-13-2008, 04:14 PM

Your guys are looking great!

Hope to see you at the fair this weekend!

So when can Ivy come visit Weebo?? lol

Crookedblaze · 08-13-2008, 04:19 PM

Sounds like you guys had a fun time at a nice show. And congrats on your placings! I love Weebo, his coloring and his name are just great.

Kahlua_Twist · 08-13-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by version1955

Wolfie, I'm with you, I always get a kick out of a horse named Snuffles

I'd expect that of one of your horses, but isn't it sad that those beautiful animals get like that? Poor things. I think we need an intervention

Kahlua, we have a stock trailer that we were thinking we might be able to build some kind of removable room so we could have living quarters in it. We don't want to spend the money on one of those horse trailers with living quarters. Did you do that or what did you do?

It's sad to see what some of the people do to their horses when they don't win - the yanking and spurring was ridiculous, and the horse seemed to be empty. I have no doubt he'll only have one more show season before he's moving on...sad. At least mine will be happy and healthy and willing to please until they're in their 20's!

Our trailer had a "living quarter" already - basically it was a carpeted dressing room. We added the cabinet and hardwood floors to fancy it up

I have no doubt that you could add a room of some kind to a stock trailer though, and do the floor and whatnot like we did. If you take some pics, I can give you my best ideas

Kahlua_Twist · 08-13-2008, 09:49 PM

Oh, and Ivy can come and visit any time, but I don't think Weebo even knows he has weebles yet

I'll definitely be at Warren this weekend with Snuffles...Weebo is done showing for the summer, but Snuffles has many more to go!

foreveryours · 08-14-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kahlua_Twist

Oh, and Ivy can come and visit any time, but I don't think Weebo even knows he has weebles yet

I'll definitely be at Warren this weekend with Snuffles...Weebo is done showing for the summer, but Snuffles has many more to go!

lol maybe next year...

So that mean you aren't coming to Prov then?

Kahlua_Twist · 08-14-2008, 10:11 PM

I kind of forgot they were on the same weekend :S No, we're going to Warren, since Snuffles is in the running for year-end awards

foreveryours · 08-14-2008, 10:22 PM

well in that case GOOD LUCK lol and lots of pictures!!!

version1955 · 08-15-2008, 06:18 AM

Lots and lots and lots!

08-12-2008, 11:45 PM
Kahlua_Twist Started Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sudbury area, ON Posts: 2,835	2008 Spottacular show We had a great time! I took Weebo (Zippos Mighty Bond) and Snuffles (Mr. Highwood King) and my friend took her paint mare Foxy (Boss My Foxy Sox). I took Weebo in Non-Pro Stallions, where he was 2nd, and Yearling Stallions where he was 2nd again. We also did Hunter In Hand, something that I'd never done, and we didn't practice. But. it turned out OK, we were 3rd. With Snuffles, it went not too badly either. He's a bit forward for HUS and WP, but I was very pleased with him anyways. He took home two 5ths and two 6ths. There are only a few shots that turned out, since the show got rained out and we had to move inside...but here ya go! Weebo Snuffles And, for good measure, our freshly renovated trailer! We put in hardwood floor and a custom cabinet __________________ Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.

08-12-2008, 11:53 PM
AlbertaGirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 3,312	Holy smokes, is Weebo ever looking good, and BIG! He's a yearling now right? How tall is he?! Snuffles is really nice looking too . Congratulations! When people mention placings, I always can't help but wonder for example, 2nd out of how many? Like if Snuffles took a 5th out of 20, that's great, but if it was a 5th, out of 5, well not quite as much . Anyhow, I was never sure if it was polite to ask or not though __________________ Some people say horses don't have a sense of humor... they obviously haven't met mine yet ;o)

08-12-2008, 11:54 PM
RenosGirl Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 570	good job with your horses and thats a nice looking trailor! __________________ Go and love your babies today, and everyday...you never know when it could be the last time.

08-13-2008, 12:01 AM
Kahlua_Twist Started Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sudbury area, ON Posts: 2,835	ABgirl, you may ask - there were only 2 of us in Weebo's 2 classes But, to be fair, he's not a halter horse and the other horse clearly was. It was a 15hh+ yearling that was bred for halter and only that. But, I was happy with how he behaved. There were 4 in the HIH class. Snuffles took his placings with more than 7 in each class, can't recall the exact #'s but he wasn't last Weebo is 14.2hh at the hip now, and yes he's a yearling! I adore his temperament, can't wait to ride him! Here is one last pic of Snuffles - __________________ Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.

08-13-2008, 12:53 AM
Wolfie Coming two Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,547	I love your horse's names.

08-13-2008, 07:31 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	That is great, congrats! They look wonderful, they are both really pretty! __________________

08-13-2008, 02:45 PM
Kahlua_Twist Started Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sudbury area, ON Posts: 2,835	Thanks! Although my colt didn't win, he was amazing as usual and I can't wait to show him as a 2yo!! Snuflfes was good too, he's just somewhat outhorsed. But, I take comfort in knowing he's happy doing his job, whereas many of the winning horses are machines...:S __________________ Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.

08-13-2008, 03:03 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,233	What a great show.. He has grown so much.. he looks great.. Love the updates in the trailer as well.. very nice.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

08-13-2008, 03:06 PM
tuffsmom Seasoned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,073	Sounds like a great show. __________________

08-13-2008, 04:14 PM
foreveryours Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 831	Your guys are looking great! Hope to see you at the fair this weekend! So when can Ivy come visit Weebo?? lol __________________ My Website(pls sign the guestbook if you visit) Help my dragons hatch & grow!!CLICK HERE

08-15-2008, 06:18 AM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesnowdah Posts: 6,630	Lots and lots and lots! __________________ gonna do what I can instead of complain and fret about what I can't Joanie

08-13-2008, 04:19 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,457	Sounds like you guys had a fun time at a nice show. And congrats on your placings! I love Weebo, his coloring and his name are just great. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-13-2008, 09:49 PM
Kahlua_Twist Started Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sudbury area, ON Posts: 2,835	Oh, and Ivy can come and visit any time, but I don't think Weebo even knows he has weebles yet I'll definitely be at Warren this weekend with Snuffles...Weebo is done showing for the summer, but Snuffles has many more to go! __________________ Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.

08-14-2008, 10:11 PM
Kahlua_Twist Started Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sudbury area, ON Posts: 2,835	I kind of forgot they were on the same weekend :S No, we're going to Warren, since Snuffles is in the running for year-end awards __________________ Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.

08-14-2008, 10:22 PM
foreveryours Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 831	well in that case GOOD LUCK lol and lots of pictures!!! __________________ My Website(pls sign the guestbook if you visit) Help my dragons hatch & grow!!CLICK HERE