Hello from Oregon!

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 12:08 PM

Any other Oregonians here?!

Let's see, I am owned by an almost 9 Percheron gelding. I am training him for medieval gaming (jousting, mounted swordfighting and other medieval games) but a lot of the time we just ride and 'play'.

I ride bareback because I can't find a saddle to fit him. He's about 2300 lbs. Not sure how tall he is because we don't have a stick big enough for him. I'll post a picture in the picture section of him.

I work for fish and wildlife to support my horse/medieval habit.

I also do odd jobs at the barn where I board because I love working at the barn. Scooping poop can be good therapy!

Thanks for approving my membership here - looks like an active forum and I'm looking forward to participating!

joustinggirl · 03-11-2006, 12:13 PM

Howdy from Va and a ring jouster!

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 12:15 PM

SWEET!!!!!

Do you do it professionally????

I'm in the SCA - so ours isn't like the International jousting group.

I'm in the process of teaching Solon to go in a straight line and not be afraid of an oncoming horse....

You have to tell me more!

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 03-11-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hippokourios

Thanks for approving my membership here

We're glad to have you! Welcome to the forum.

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 12:22 PM

Thanks Annie,

I've been looking around - this place is really active and the wow lots of great people! And great advice!

Are you the owner? You've done an EXCELLENT job!

cnspots · 03-11-2006, 12:36 PM

Hello! I'm in Oregon also. I too have Percherons- 3 girls! Love them!
Welcome to the forum!

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 12:49 PM

Excellent! I was starting to think there were few draft horse people in Oregon!!

**divinemisselle** · 03-11-2006, 12:52 PM

My own Perch, Jake, whom you see in my avatar here, welcomes you warmly from Kentucky!

Sounds like you have a lot of fun with your guy! Make sure that you share pictures so we all can drool!

Glad you're here! Pull up a hay bale and stay a while!

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 12:53 PM

That is such a cool picture of your Perch! I just taught mine how to do that!!! I go post a couple of pics now!

joustinggirl · 03-11-2006, 01:21 PM

Our jousting organization is only popular in several states. Va, WVa and Md. In fact, it is the state sport of MD. There are several classes. Novice, Ameteur, Semi-pro and Pro. I will be dropping back to Ameteur this year because I have not competed in about 10 years. Marriage, children and showing APHA set me back a bit. When I go to my first tournament this year I will post pics and a big discussion.

I don't know why it is not more popular. No special horse or tack is needed. Lances are easy and cheap to make or get.

snickers · 03-11-2006, 01:24 PM

Welcome and hello from FL.

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 01:24 PM

I don't know why it's not more popular either. Maybe people think there is a huge expense with the armor etc.

We just got approved for styrofoam lance jousting in the SCA. Don't laugh!

It's a start. We'll probably never be able to beyond that becaue of insurance liability but it's a start.

I've been able to see Shane Adams and his troupe from Canada do some shows here. Amazing stuff.

Can't wait to hear about your events!

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 01:25 PM

Thanks Snickers!

Florida - ahhh must be nice and warm there... we had snow yesterday!

snickers · 03-11-2006, 01:26 PM

Glad to have you aboard.

Well, its now 81 here and in shorts.

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 01:28 PM

Well we have the sun out but I think it's about 39*.

JEALOUS!!!!!

Rocking Horse · 03-11-2006, 01:54 PM

Another warm and sunny welcome from Florida

I've got Snickers beat, I'm farther South, it's 85 here

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 01:57 PM

85??

I think it'll be a few months before we hit that.....

Enjoy that lovely warm nice weather!!!

**taelesean** · 03-11-2006, 02:01 PM

Greetings from Virginia! And an official welcome from the Horsetopia Forum Family- however far behind I have gotten.

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!

It doesn't look like you have any problems with pictures, but if you do have any dificulties posting pictures or creating an avatar, check out this link, or PM me for assistance.

http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=963

Hippokourios · 03-11-2006, 02:03 PM

Thanks for the links! I got through the rules (always read those first!).

This is a great place. Having way too much fun here!!!

WYJumper · 03-11-2006, 02:17 PM

Welcome from Wyoming!

Nice horse!

03-11-2006, 12:08 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	Hello from Oregon! Any other Oregonians here?! Let's see, I am owned by an almost 9 Percheron gelding. I am training him for medieval gaming (jousting, mounted swordfighting and other medieval games) but a lot of the time we just ride and 'play'. I ride bareback because I can't find a saddle to fit him. He's about 2300 lbs. Not sure how tall he is because we don't have a stick big enough for him. I'll post a picture in the picture section of him. I work for fish and wildlife to support my horse/medieval habit. I also do odd jobs at the barn where I board because I love working at the barn. Scooping poop can be good therapy! Thanks for approving my membership here - looks like an active forum and I'm looking forward to participating!

03-11-2006, 12:13 PM
joustinggirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boones Mill, Virgina Posts: 3,389	Howdy from Va and a ring jouster! __________________ Pink Tiger says \'Grrrrrr\'

03-11-2006, 12:15 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	SWEET!!!!! Do you do it professionally???? I'm in the SCA - so ours isn't like the International jousting group. I'm in the process of teaching Solon to go in a straight line and not be afraid of an oncoming horse.... You have to tell me more!

03-11-2006, 12:22 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	Thanks Annie, I've been looking around - this place is really active and the wow lots of great people! And great advice! Are you the owner? You've done an EXCELLENT job!

03-11-2006, 12:36 PM
cnspots Weanling Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 223	Hello! I'm in Oregon also. I too have Percherons- 3 girls! Love them! Welcome to the forum! __________________ If the rider\'s heart is in the right place, his seat will be independant of his hands. -Piero Santni

03-11-2006, 12:49 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	Excellent! I was starting to think there were few draft horse people in Oregon!!

03-11-2006, 12:52 PM
divinemisselle Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,656	My own Perch, Jake, whom you see in my avatar here, welcomes you warmly from Kentucky! Sounds like you have a lot of fun with your guy! Make sure that you share pictures so we all can drool! Glad you're here! Pull up a hay bale and stay a while! __________________ . If Everything Seems to Be Going Right... You Have Obviously Overlooked Something. ~Steven Wright

03-11-2006, 12:53 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	That is such a cool picture of your Perch! I just taught mine how to do that!!! I go post a couple of pics now!

03-11-2006, 01:21 PM
joustinggirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boones Mill, Virgina Posts: 3,389	Our jousting organization is only popular in several states. Va, WVa and Md. In fact, it is the state sport of MD. There are several classes. Novice, Ameteur, Semi-pro and Pro. I will be dropping back to Ameteur this year because I have not competed in about 10 years. Marriage, children and showing APHA set me back a bit. When I go to my first tournament this year I will post pics and a big discussion. I don't know why it is not more popular. No special horse or tack is needed. Lances are easy and cheap to make or get. __________________ Pink Tiger says \'Grrrrrr\'

03-11-2006, 01:24 PM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,988	Welcome and hello from FL. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.

03-11-2006, 01:25 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	Thanks Snickers! Florida - ahhh must be nice and warm there... we had snow yesterday!

03-11-2006, 01:26 PM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,988	Glad to have you aboard. Well, its now 81 here and in shorts. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.

03-11-2006, 01:28 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	Well we have the sun out but I think it's about 39*. JEALOUS!!!!!

03-11-2006, 01:54 PM
Rocking Horse Started Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,367	Another warm and sunny welcome from Florida I've got Snickers beat, I'm farther South, it's 85 here __________________ ~ Too many freaks, not enough circuses ~

03-11-2006, 01:57 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	85?? I think it'll be a few months before we hit that..... Enjoy that lovely warm nice weather!!!

03-11-2006, 02:01 PM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,756	Greetings from Virginia! And an official welcome from the Horsetopia Forum Family- however far behind I have gotten. 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! It doesn't look like you have any problems with pictures, but if you do have any dificulties posting pictures or creating an avatar, check out this link, or PM me for assistance. http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=963 __________________

03-11-2006, 02:03 PM
Hippokourios Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 53	Thanks for the links! I got through the rules (always read those first!). This is a great place. Having way too much fun here!!!

03-11-2006, 02:17 PM
WYJumper Product Reviews & Conf. Clinic Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Least Populated State Posts: 1,342	Welcome from Wyoming! Nice horse! __________________ Steph