1st Official trail ride for the kids!!!

thunderbaby703 · 06-08-2008, 09:40 PM

I have been looking forward to the day that I could feel comfortable enough to take my daughter trail riding with me. Today was the day! Ahlispharaoh and I have talked about this for a long time. You know how we used to do this and that with the horses when we were young and we aren't dead yet. But when it comes to our kids we are scared to death to let them do anything!

Well we got some pics to show everyone. There aren't any of me because I was behind the camera.

Alhispharaoh's daughter and her mare Bella.

My daughter on her new pony Dancer that I posted about in Meet the HOrses in front. This pony did so well. Of course she's been on this trail with her previous owners. Alhispharaoh on grey mare and her daughter on pali mare.

My view.

Getting a drink.

She loved the water.

More trail.

That smile is priceless!

Heading back to the trailer.

I was excited and nervous at the same time.

I'm glad they had a good time and look forward to taking them again.

**seerfarm** · 06-08-2008, 09:44 PM

Oh man, you guys look like you had loads of fun. Those girls and there ponies are adorable and they look like ole pro's at that trail riding thing!

thunderbaby703 · 06-08-2008, 09:51 PM

Well I'm not sure how I did this but I double posted this thread.

I'm blonde.

Thanks, Seer!

<---------This was me the whole ride.

ETA: Thanks mods for deleting the double post.

cameo05 · 06-09-2008, 03:52 AM

They look great. Ashley looks so comfortable on Dancer. That is awesome.

HorseLovinLady · 06-09-2008, 04:21 AM

Great pics!!!

I can't wait to go on my next trail ride.

**gbarmranch** · 06-09-2008, 04:56 AM

Congratulations - on the pony, and subduing those mom tremors..

What great horses those girls both have.. and what fun you all can have now...

alihspharaoh · 06-09-2008, 09:40 AM

I had a great time. I know Catherine did! She is ready to go back. Her mare is worth her weight in gold. Wish I could find another one just like her!

thunderbaby703 · 06-09-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cameo05

They look great. Ashley looks so comfortable on Dancer. That is awesome.

I'm glad I snatched that pony up when I did.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbarmranch

Congratulations - on the pony, and subduing those mom tremors..

What great horses those girls both have.. and what fun you all can have now...

I was tempted to take something to calm my nerves.

It's hard being a parent.

thunderbaby703 · 06-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alihspharaoh

I had a great time. I know Catherine did! She is ready to go back. Her mare is worth her weight in gold. Wish I could find another one just like her!

I'm ready to go back when you are.

sswtness75 · 06-09-2008, 03:04 PM

I wish I could take my daughters with me on trail rides.... But at the same time, I keep hoping I don't. They would probably fight or whine the entire time.

Great pics, glad ya'll had a good day!

Cappysmom · 06-09-2008, 03:05 PM

What great pictues. That is my dream as well to go riding with my daughter. Is your daughter riding without her feet in the stirrups. If she is, she is doing awesome, she looks so relaxed.

Carri · 06-09-2008, 03:11 PM

What great pictures!

I would so love to do that, maybe one day I will get the ponies bombproof enough to feel like I could take them on a trail with the girls, other than the one at our place.

thunderbaby703 · 06-09-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cappysmom

What great pictues. That is my dream as well to go riding with my daughter. Is your daughter riding without her feet in the stirrups. If she is, she is doing awesome, she looks so relaxed.

Yes, she is riding without stirrups. That saddle was borrowed from Alihspharaoh and is 16" I think. I've got one coming for my daughter but it wasn't going to get here before "The" trail ride and I couldn't tell her to wait as she was so excited. We had already postponed it one day for a funeral the day before.
I was very pleased with her she did very well.

thunderbaby703 · 06-09-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carri

What great pictures!

I would so love to do that, maybe one day I will get the ponies bombproof enough to feel like I could take them on a trail with the girls, other than the one at our place.

It's loads of fun. I'm sure your girls would enjoy themselves.

GAGIRL · 06-09-2008, 04:46 PM

I could swear I keep seeing glimpses of handsome Sarge in these pictures.

thunderbaby703 · 06-09-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAGIRL

I could swear I keep seeing glimpses of handsome Sarge in these pictures.

Yep, that is his head and a piece of his booty.

That's my boy!

cameo05 · 06-10-2008, 10:52 AM

That Sarge is a total character. He is an awesome awesome horse all around. I know that thunderbay703 will not part with him

If she does I wiill snatch him up, and I gave up a long time ago owning a great paint horse.

thunderbaby703 · 06-10-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameo05

That Sarge is a total character. He is an awesome awesome horse all around. I know that thunderbay703 will not part with him

If she does I wiill snatch him up, and I gave up a long time ago owning a great paint horse.

No that boy isn't going anywhere!

cameo05 · 06-10-2008, 02:22 PM

Dern..

MikeysMom · 06-10-2008, 02:31 PM

Great pictures. I love kids and horses together. Takes me back to when I was that age.
Way to go, Moms! What an awesome way to bond with your daughters. Hopefully it's something you can share for years to come.

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06-08-2008, 09:40 PM
thunderbaby703 Started Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,909	1st Official trail ride for the kids!!! I have been looking forward to the day that I could feel comfortable enough to take my daughter trail riding with me. Today was the day! Ahlispharaoh and I have talked about this for a long time. You know how we used to do this and that with the horses when we were young and we aren't dead yet. But when it comes to our kids we are scared to death to let them do anything! Well we got some pics to show everyone. There aren't any of me because I was behind the camera. Alhispharaoh's daughter and her mare Bella. My daughter on her new pony Dancer that I posted about in Meet the HOrses in front. This pony did so well. Of course she's been on this trail with her previous owners. Alhispharaoh on grey mare and her daughter on pali mare. My view. Getting a drink. She loved the water. More trail. That smile is priceless! Heading back to the trailer. I was excited and nervous at the same time. I'm glad they had a good time and look forward to taking them again. __________________ "Never miss a good chance to shut up." -Will Rogers Last edited by thunderbaby703 : 06-08-2008 at 11:03 PM.

06-08-2008, 09:44 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,833	Oh man, you guys look like you had loads of fun. Those girls and there ponies are adorable and they look like ole pro's at that trail riding thing! __________________ The man who questions opinions is wise. The man who quarrels with facts is a fool.

06-08-2008, 09:51 PM
thunderbaby703 Started Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,909	Well I'm not sure how I did this but I double posted this thread. I'm blonde. Thanks, Seer! <---------This was me the whole ride. ETA: Thanks mods for deleting the double post. __________________ "Never miss a good chance to shut up." -Will Rogers Last edited by thunderbaby703 : 06-08-2008 at 11:04 PM.

06-09-2008, 03:52 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,841	They look great. Ashley looks so comfortable on Dancer. That is awesome. __________________

06-09-2008, 04:21 AM
HorseLovinLady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,517	Great pics!!! I can't wait to go on my next trail ride. __________________ 2008 Foal pics: http://pets.webshots.com/album/565253200wNjUQg

06-09-2008, 04:56 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,233	Congratulations - on the pony, and subduing those mom tremors.. What great horses those girls both have.. and what fun you all can have now... __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

06-09-2008, 09:40 AM
alihspharaoh Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 888	I had a great time. I know Catherine did! She is ready to go back. Her mare is worth her weight in gold. Wish I could find another one just like her! __________________ I believe you have my stapler.

06-09-2008, 03:04 PM
sswtness75 Started Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,090	I wish I could take my daughters with me on trail rides.... But at the same time, I keep hoping I don't. They would probably fight or whine the entire time. Great pics, glad ya'll had a good day! __________________ Don't say it's a fine morning or I'll shoot ya! John Wayne

06-09-2008, 03:05 PM
Cappysmom Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgian Bay Ontario Posts: 1,327	What great pictues. That is my dream as well to go riding with my daughter. Is your daughter riding without her feet in the stirrups. If she is, she is doing awesome, she looks so relaxed.

06-09-2008, 03:11 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	What great pictures! I would so love to do that, maybe one day I will get the ponies bombproof enough to feel like I could take them on a trail with the girls, other than the one at our place. __________________

06-09-2008, 04:46 PM
GAGIRL Started Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 2,157	I could swear I keep seeing glimpses of handsome Sarge in these pictures. __________________ GAGIRL

06-10-2008, 10:52 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,841	That Sarge is a total character. He is an awesome awesome horse all around. I know that thunderbay703 will not part with him If she does I wiill snatch him up, and I gave up a long time ago owning a great paint horse. __________________

06-10-2008, 02:22 PM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,841	Dern.. __________________

06-10-2008, 02:31 PM
MikeysMom Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,010	Great pictures. I love kids and horses together. Takes me back to when I was that age. Way to go, Moms! What an awesome way to bond with your daughters. Hopefully it's something you can share for years to come. __________________ What will they think of next? Nothing. There is nothing left to think of.