Hi from Virginia

NChase · 11-27-2005, 10:36 PM

Hi everybody. I've been reading this forum for a few days now, and figured it was time I introduced myself. A year ago my husband and I bought a historical (pre-Civil war) farm in central Virginia. It's a "fixer-upper" but we're working on it.

Meanwhile, after waiting so long to have a place of our own, I've been adding livestock to the farm as quickly as possible.

I'm now the proud "mom" of a flock of 13 Icelandic sheep, 3 Maine Coon cats, 2 dogs, and several horses. I grew up with horses, but had a long hiatus without them. Now that we have our own farm, I seem to be charging back into horse ownership with great enthusiasm!

My horses are:

Sully, a bay yearling colt, 3/4 Thoroughbred, 1/4 Clydesdale. I bought him this summer from a girl who rescued him from a breeder who was not feeding him. He was a skinny, drab bunch of bones then, but he has blossomed into a spectacular animal over the past few months.

Callisto, a grey/white tobiano weanling, Percheron/Paint cross, who has the sweetest calmest temperament in the whole world, and...

Andromeda, Callisto's sassy bay/white tobiano Belgian/Paint cross weanling half-sister.

I also just bought two adult black/white tobiano Percheron/Paint mares who are bred to a Spotted Draft stallion, so we'll have spotted draft babies come summer. But these mares haven't arrived yet. They are coming in about another week. They are already trained to ride and drive, so finally I'll have horses I can actually ride again!

I'll try to post pictures of my little herd in the "Meet the Horses" section.

looking forward to "meeting" all of you!

--Nancy

joustinggirl · 11-28-2005, 05:24 AM

Hey there, I grew up and spent 25 years living in the Harrisonburg area of Va. What side of the mountains are you on? Welcome to horsetopia.

gingerfleguel · 11-28-2005, 07:35 AM

Welcome from Ontario....I just love your pictures under your name...that is very cool.

Trailrider Jo · 11-28-2005, 07:57 AM

Hello from Tn.

kindredspiritsia · 11-28-2005, 08:00 AM

Welcome from Iowa!

jyates · 11-28-2005, 08:03 AM

Hi from Arkansas

lonearrow · 11-28-2005, 08:13 AM

Welcome from Kentucky!

**taelesean** · 11-28-2005, 08:47 AM

Hey there! another Virginian!

Hmm...we're catching up to the Texas and Florida groups!

I am in the madness known as Northern Virginia. Welcome to the forum.

version1955 · 11-28-2005, 10:14 AM

Welcome from Minnesota!

As always we LOVE photos of your horses, which you've shared in another post BUT I'd also LOVE to see pictures of your place, sounds like lotsa work BUT very rewarding. I lived in N VA for a couple years, drove over all over the state and I LOVED it! I'd move back in a heart beat if I could bring my family with me!

**QuarterCowGirl** · 11-28-2005, 10:39 AM

Welcome to the herd!

appygurl · 11-28-2005, 04:24 PM

welcome from Illinois! I think you'll fit in great here!

HoosierSuz · 11-28-2005, 04:33 PM

Welcome aboard! I went to the University of Virginia and then lived in NoVa for a year. I love Virginia (not so sure about the NoVa part!). Central VA is among the most gorgeous areas in the United States, and horse country, too.

**Orchid** · 11-29-2005, 01:42 PM

Welcome to the forum!

I want to see pictures of your pre-Civil war house, along with pictures of all those lovely sounding horses!

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!

Heather
Horsetopia Moderator

jyates · 11-29-2005, 01:50 PM

Your place and horses look great!

Welcome from Arkansas

11-27-2005, 10:36 PM
NChase Long Yearling Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,114	Hi from Virginia Hi everybody. I've been reading this forum for a few days now, and figured it was time I introduced myself. A year ago my husband and I bought a historical (pre-Civil war) farm in central Virginia. It's a "fixer-upper" but we're working on it. Meanwhile, after waiting so long to have a place of our own, I've been adding livestock to the farm as quickly as possible. I'm now the proud "mom" of a flock of 13 Icelandic sheep, 3 Maine Coon cats, 2 dogs, and several horses. I grew up with horses, but had a long hiatus without them. Now that we have our own farm, I seem to be charging back into horse ownership with great enthusiasm! My horses are: Sully, a bay yearling colt, 3/4 Thoroughbred, 1/4 Clydesdale. I bought him this summer from a girl who rescued him from a breeder who was not feeding him. He was a skinny, drab bunch of bones then, but he has blossomed into a spectacular animal over the past few months. Callisto, a grey/white tobiano weanling, Percheron/Paint cross, who has the sweetest calmest temperament in the whole world, and... Andromeda, Callisto's sassy bay/white tobiano Belgian/Paint cross weanling half-sister. I also just bought two adult black/white tobiano Percheron/Paint mares who are bred to a Spotted Draft stallion, so we'll have spotted draft babies come summer. But these mares haven't arrived yet. They are coming in about another week. They are already trained to ride and drive, so finally I'll have horses I can actually ride again! I'll try to post pictures of my little herd in the "Meet the Horses" section. looking forward to "meeting" all of you! --Nancy

11-28-2005, 05:24 AM
joustinggirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boones Mill, Virgina Posts: 3,387	Hey there, I grew up and spent 25 years living in the Harrisonburg area of Va. What side of the mountains are you on? Welcome to horsetopia. __________________ Pink Tiger says \'Grrrrrr\'

11-28-2005, 07:35 AM
gingerfleguel Kid Safe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5,494	Welcome from Ontario....I just love your pictures under your name...that is very cool.

11-28-2005, 07:57 AM
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11-28-2005, 08:00 AM
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11-28-2005, 08:03 AM
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11-28-2005, 08:13 AM
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11-28-2005, 08:47 AM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,756	Hey there! another Virginian! Hmm...we're catching up to the Texas and Florida groups! I am in the madness known as Northern Virginia. Welcome to the forum. __________________

11-28-2005, 10:14 AM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesnowdah Posts: 6,937	Welcome from Minnesota! As always we LOVE photos of your horses, which you've shared in another post BUT I'd also LOVE to see pictures of your place, sounds like lotsa work BUT very rewarding. I lived in N VA for a couple years, drove over all over the state and I LOVED it! I'd move back in a heart beat if I could bring my family with me! __________________ gonna do what I can instead of complain and fret about what I can't Joanie

11-28-2005, 10:39 AM
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11-28-2005, 04:24 PM
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11-28-2005, 04:33 PM
HoosierSuz Weanling Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 382	Welcome aboard! I went to the University of Virginia and then lived in NoVa for a year. I love Virginia (not so sure about the NoVa part!). Central VA is among the most gorgeous areas in the United States, and horse country, too.

11-29-2005, 01:42 PM
Orchid Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10,065	Welcome to the forum! I want to see pictures of your pre-Civil war house, along with pictures of all those lovely sounding horses! 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! Heather Horsetopia Moderator __________________ I have nothing witty or even charming to say at this point.

11-29-2005, 01:50 PM
jyates Coming two Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 1,504	Your place and horses look great! Welcome from Arkansas