Greetings from an Ontario Newbie!

crazy_horse · 11-21-2005, 08:29 PM

Just created my account today and am looking forward to "meeting" everyone online!

Wow, not good at intros but anyways, a little about myself. I currently do not own a horse but would love to have my own someday. I have been getting my 'horse fix' by taking lessons for the past year or so. I did take some lessons when I was younger but do to other commitments had to stop taking them.

It is all thanks to my 8 year old daughter that I have rediscovered horseback riding as a way to relax/destress and to have some fun and exercise. She seems to have inherited my love for anything horse and has begged Santa, myself or anyone else she could possibly weasel into getting her her own pony. Well, financially buying and boarding my own horse is out of the question financially at the moment but did look into riding lessons last year for her and gave her the riding lessons as part of her birthday gift. Seeing her having so much fun reminded me of the lessons I used to enjoy and after discovering that there was a weekly womens "hags on nags" group, decided to jump into the saddle! There is no turning back now so am now looking at taking the next step by partboarding a horse.

I have been reading some of the posts in the bulletin boards and have found some very helpful information. Thanks to you all for sharing your insights and info!

jyates · 11-21-2005, 08:33 PM

Hi from Arkansas

Brandy · 11-21-2005, 08:34 PM

welcome from Michigan

joustinggirl · 11-21-2005, 08:42 PM

Howdy from Va.

**taelesean** · 11-21-2005, 09:13 PM

More greetings from Virginia.

I too am without horses, and getting my equine fix by taking lessons....with my just turned nine son! Only instead of partboarding, I am going to jump into horse ownership in the deep end - I am currently building my own barn and fencing!

annem · 11-21-2005, 09:13 PM

Welcome from Ontario. What part of Ontario are you from?

Shedaisy · 11-21-2005, 09:15 PM

Welcome from Alberta!

appygurl · 11-21-2005, 09:20 PM

Welcome from Illinois

crazy_horse · 11-21-2005, 10:26 PM

I live in Courtice, between Oshawa and Bowmanville.

Thanks so much for the warm greetings! Can't believe all the places over North America everyone is from, not to mention i believe I saw one from Germany.

This is one of the upsides of computers and improved technology, that is being able to communicate with others easier and quicker.

taelesean, wow you really are going in feet first, best of luck to you, wish I had the property to have some horses. Tried to persuade my sister-in-law as she just moved into a house with some more property, but unfortunately for me they are opting to put in an ice rink and fish pond instead. :wink:

**QuarterCowGirl** · 11-21-2005, 11:18 PM

Welcome to the forum!

WYJumper · 11-22-2005, 12:24 AM

Welcome from Wyoming

mestep · 11-22-2005, 04:42 AM

Welcome from Ky!

lonearrow · 11-22-2005, 07:08 AM

Greetings, again from Kentucky.

gingerfleguel · 11-22-2005, 07:38 AM

welcome from another Ontarian!!!

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 11-24-2005, 03:23 PM

Hello and welcome,

It's nice to "meet" you too. Isn't riding just the best way to de-stress!

If you have any questions, please contact one of the moderators or administrators. Also, if you haven't gotten the chance already, please check out our forum rules at: http://www.forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=2969 . We're glad to have you here!

ray · 11-24-2005, 10:15 PM

Gidday!!

Orchid · 11-29-2005, 01:30 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Hags on nags - I should start a group of those!

shyfilly78 · 11-29-2005, 01:36 PM

Hi from IL!!!!

holly · 11-29-2005, 01:39 PM

Welcome from North Dakota!

11-21-2005, 08:29 PM
crazy_horse Newborn Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 12	Greetings from an Ontario Newbie! Just created my account today and am looking forward to "meeting" everyone online! Wow, not good at intros but anyways, a little about myself. I currently do not own a horse but would love to have my own someday. I have been getting my 'horse fix' by taking lessons for the past year or so. I did take some lessons when I was younger but do to other commitments had to stop taking them. It is all thanks to my 8 year old daughter that I have rediscovered horseback riding as a way to relax/destress and to have some fun and exercise. She seems to have inherited my love for anything horse and has begged Santa, myself or anyone else she could possibly weasel into getting her her own pony. Well, financially buying and boarding my own horse is out of the question financially at the moment but did look into riding lessons last year for her and gave her the riding lessons as part of her birthday gift. Seeing her having so much fun reminded me of the lessons I used to enjoy and after discovering that there was a weekly womens "hags on nags" group, decided to jump into the saddle! There is no turning back now so am now looking at taking the next step by partboarding a horse. I have been reading some of the posts in the bulletin boards and have found some very helpful information. Thanks to you all for sharing your insights and info!

11-21-2005, 08:33 PM
jyates Coming two Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 1,582	Hi from Arkansas

11-21-2005, 08:34 PM
Brandy Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Six Lakes, Michigan Posts: 546	welcome from Michigan __________________

11-21-2005, 08:42 PM
joustinggirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boones Mill, Virgina Posts: 3,795	Howdy from Va. __________________ Pink Tiger says \'Grrrrrr\'

11-21-2005, 09:13 PM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,319	More greetings from Virginia. I too am without horses, and getting my equine fix by taking lessons....with my just turned nine son! Only instead of partboarding, I am going to jump into horse ownership in the deep end - I am currently building my own barn and fencing! __________________

11-21-2005, 09:13 PM
annem Started Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 2,238	Welcome from Ontario. What part of Ontario are you from? __________________ Anne

11-21-2005, 09:15 PM
Shedaisy Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 104	Welcome from Alberta! __________________ Shedaisy

11-21-2005, 09:20 PM
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11-21-2005, 10:26 PM
crazy_horse Newborn Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 12	Where I live/thanks for welcoming me/taelesean greetings I live in Courtice, between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Thanks so much for the warm greetings! Can't believe all the places over North America everyone is from, not to mention i believe I saw one from Germany. This is one of the upsides of computers and improved technology, that is being able to communicate with others easier and quicker. taelesean, wow you really are going in feet first, best of luck to you, wish I had the property to have some horses. Tried to persuade my sister-in-law as she just moved into a house with some more property, but unfortunately for me they are opting to put in an ice rink and fish pond instead. :wink:

11-21-2005, 11:18 PM
QuarterCowGirl Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 7,379	Welcome to the forum! __________________ I'm a farmer - I'll grow on you.

11-22-2005, 12:24 AM
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11-29-2005, 01:30 PM
Orchid Bombproof Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11,039	Welcome to the forum! Hags on nags - I should start a group of those! __________________ Careful what you wish; Careful what you say; Careful what you wish; You may regret it; Careful what you wish; You just might get it. ~ Metallica, King Nothing

11-22-2005, 04:42 AM
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11-22-2005, 07:08 AM
lonearrow Long Yearling Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,292	Greetings, again from Kentucky.

11-22-2005, 07:38 AM
gingerfleguel Kid Safe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5,643	welcome from another Ontarian!!!

11-24-2005, 03:23 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,662	Hello and welcome, It's nice to "meet" you too. Isn't riding just the best way to de-stress! If you have any questions, please contact one of the moderators or administrators. Also, if you haven't gotten the chance already, please check out our forum rules at: http://www.forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=2969 . We're glad to have you here! __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

11-24-2005, 10:15 PM
ray Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 720	Gidday!! __________________ If wishes were horses, then beggers would ride!

11-29-2005, 01:36 PM
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11-29-2005, 01:39 PM
holly Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 251	Welcome from North Dakota!