I got on!

ThorArb · 08-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Dezirae today! It was so thrilling to finally realize what it feels like to sit across her back. I decided to work her this morning in her little surcingle get up, she was an angel. Afterwards, to cool off, we went out back and swam in the lake some. This is where I got on her. I just laid across her back at first and she didnt seem the least bit bothered by it. Then I got all the way on and we even walked a little through the weeds, munching as we went. I only stayed on for maybe a minute or so. Dezirae wont be 3 until March so I didnt want to over do it. I cant wait to get on her next spring and ride for real!

All the horses I break to ride always get the "lake treatment". I just get on them bareback in the lake and let them carry me around. That way if they decide to freak or get silly, well I land in the water and wont be sore the next day!

Anyways, I just had to share that moment with you guys. Im smiling from ear to ear.

Brittany

dproaps · 08-25-2008, 12:00 PM

I've heard of that way to break horses before. I can't remember where, but someone told me that's how some of the Indians used to do it. Wonderful and scary feeling when you first get on one, isn't it?

ThorArb · 08-25-2008, 12:07 PM

I break all my horses that way. Ive never had an issue with it so far. *knocks on wood*

It was really exciting to get on her. Im always drooling at how she looks jogging and loping around in the round pen. I cant wait to see what that is actually like to sit next spring! So far she'll wear all her tack and does ground drive at a walk. She knows alot of things already and I havent been working her a whole lot. She's so smart! I havent come across a horse this smart in a long time. If she keeps that up it'll be a breeze under saddle.

Brittany

**gbarmranch** · 08-25-2008, 12:09 PM

Can I send Dillon to you next year..

I would love to be able to do that here.. it sounds like they stay nice and quiet that way..

ThorArb · 08-25-2008, 12:13 PM

Sure send Dillion on down! He'd have a blast swimming and playing in the lake. Heck while you're at it, BJ can come too.

Brittany

**gbarmranch** · 08-25-2008, 12:17 PM

They would love it in the heat.. I don't think our swimming pool is big enough to try it here..

ThorArb · 08-25-2008, 12:22 PM

Best of all, they can go swimming nearly all year! My horses hardly ever stop to think that it might be too cold to go for a swim. The love the water.

carmor07 · 08-25-2008, 12:31 PM

My horses love the pond

My stud horse likes to get on the very edge and get muddy as a pig.

sounds like she did real well,congrats.

Crookedblaze · 08-25-2008, 12:32 PM

Aww how cool! That is a really good idea! Maybe next time I take Mac to the beach...

ThorArb · 08-25-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by carmor07

My horses love the pond

My stud horse likes to get on the very edge and get muddy as a pig.

sounds like she did real well,congrats.

Togan, my QH gelding, does the same thing! He gets in at the edge, paws like mad then plops down to roll. Its hilarious. I have to watch Dixie though. She literally tries to swim across the lake.

Then that causes Zippy to freak and try to follow her. Its a mess.

Appylover · 08-25-2008, 12:37 PM

Wow awesome! I heard thats how the indians do it, how deep is your lake or pond that you use?

robertsquarters · 08-25-2008, 10:06 PM

That sounds neat! Congratulations. We have several here who like to take mud baths in the ponds too.

Wonder what they would think about riding in a lake?

ahlihaff · 08-26-2008, 08:17 AM

That does sound cool. Great that they can swim year round too.

**seerfarm** · 08-26-2008, 08:27 AM

That first time you sit on them feels wonderful doesn't it?

Congratulations, sopunds like your girl is coming along wonderfully.

Wish I had a pond to put mine in, and yes, it makes for a much better landing spot if they get the sillies!

Carri · 08-26-2008, 08:32 AM

How fun!! That is great that you got on her, what a great feeling!
Can I send a few to you? We need some to be prepped for the water jumps on the cross country course!

08-25-2008, 11:35 AM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,509	I got on! Dezirae today! It was so thrilling to finally realize what it feels like to sit across her back. I decided to work her this morning in her little surcingle get up, she was an angel. Afterwards, to cool off, we went out back and swam in the lake some. This is where I got on her. I just laid across her back at first and she didnt seem the least bit bothered by it. Then I got all the way on and we even walked a little through the weeds, munching as we went. I only stayed on for maybe a minute or so. Dezirae wont be 3 until March so I didnt want to over do it. I cant wait to get on her next spring and ride for real! All the horses I break to ride always get the "lake treatment". I just get on them bareback in the lake and let them carry me around. That way if they decide to freak or get silly, well I land in the water and wont be sore the next day! Anyways, I just had to share that moment with you guys. Im smiling from ear to ear. Brittany

08-25-2008, 12:00 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,511	I've heard of that way to break horses before. I can't remember where, but someone told me that's how some of the Indians used to do it. Wonderful and scary feeling when you first get on one, isn't it? __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

08-25-2008, 12:07 PM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,509	I break all my horses that way. Ive never had an issue with it so far. knocks on wood It was really exciting to get on her. Im always drooling at how she looks jogging and loping around in the round pen. I cant wait to see what that is actually like to sit next spring! So far she'll wear all her tack and does ground drive at a walk. She knows alot of things already and I havent been working her a whole lot. She's so smart! I havent come across a horse this smart in a long time. If she keeps that up it'll be a breeze under saddle. Brittany

08-25-2008, 12:09 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,233	Can I send Dillon to you next year.. I would love to be able to do that here.. it sounds like they stay nice and quiet that way.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

08-25-2008, 12:13 PM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,509	Sure send Dillion on down! He'd have a blast swimming and playing in the lake. Heck while you're at it, BJ can come too. Brittany

08-25-2008, 12:17 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,233	They would love it in the heat.. I don't think our swimming pool is big enough to try it here.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

08-25-2008, 12:22 PM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,509	Best of all, they can go swimming nearly all year! My horses hardly ever stop to think that it might be too cold to go for a swim. The love the water.

08-25-2008, 12:31 PM
carmor07 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tn. Posts: 905	My horses love the pondMy stud horse likes to get on the very edge and get muddy as a pig. sounds like she did real well,congrats.

08-25-2008, 12:32 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,447	Aww how cool! That is a really good idea! Maybe next time I take Mac to the beach... __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-25-2008, 12:37 PM
Appylover Long Yearling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,203	Wow awesome! I heard thats how the indians do it, how deep is your lake or pond that you use? __________________ Does my horse really LOVE me or is she ONLY using me for food?!

08-25-2008, 10:06 PM
robertsquarters Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 645	That sounds neat! Congratulations. We have several here who like to take mud baths in the ponds too. Wonder what they would think about riding in a lake?

08-26-2008, 08:17 AM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,635	That does sound cool. Great that they can swim year round too.

08-26-2008, 08:27 AM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,834	That first time you sit on them feels wonderful doesn't it? Congratulations, sopunds like your girl is coming along wonderfully. Wish I had a pond to put mine in, and yes, it makes for a much better landing spot if they get the sillies! __________________ The man who questions opinions is wise. The man who quarrels with facts is a fool.

08-26-2008, 08:32 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	How fun!! That is great that you got on her, what a great feeling! Can I send a few to you? We need some to be prepped for the water jumps on the cross country course! __________________