Hello, new from Florida

dezzi · 07-01-2006, 11:21 AM

Hello, I have been lurking this site for many months now, reading all the very valuable information, following the Mustangs adventures, and loving all the beautiful horses. I've cried over eieio's stories and shared many sorrows and happinesses. I guess it's time I officially joined and said "hello". I live in Merritt Island, Florida near Cocoa Beach on the East Coast. As a child I had horses (Midget - a 1/4 Arab and 3/4 QH and then Southern Belle - Appendix Registered Quarter). I showed hunter/jumper and evented. Right before I went to college my mare Belle died from colic complications. I was devestated as you can imagine. I went to college, got my degree, started a family, work full time and dreamed of someday owning horses again....

I am now starting my second life. I'm getting married to a wonderful man next Saturday. I have three children (twin daughters -9, and son -7) and am shopping for a horse for me and my new hubby. (Yes, he acutally wants to learn to ride!!!). In Feb/April time frame I bought my daughers a QH grade mare 14.2 to learn to ride on. They had been begging for a couple of years and it was finally time to get back into it. And what a dive we're taking... We are loving every minute of it and I have become addicted to Horsetopia. It's true.

I'll post some pictures of our mare on "Meet the Horses". Sorry for the logn post, but I wanted to say "hi" officially.

Denise

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 07-01-2006, 11:54 AM

Hi Denise! It's great to have you aboard.

Pull up a hay bale and make yourself at home.

I'll look forward to seeing photos of your horses. And, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Sassy · 07-01-2006, 12:02 PM

Another hello! From Alberta Canada! I love long introductions, starts the getting to know you process!

Rocking Horse · 07-01-2006, 12:06 PM

Howdy Neighbor

I am just north of you in Volusia county....

A big congratulations on your up-coming wedding....

You'll love it here, everyone is great

snickers · 07-01-2006, 12:16 PM

Welcome and hello from up N. FL.

This is a great place to be.

Congrats on the nuptials.

MLovely · 07-01-2006, 01:14 PM

Hello from New York, and congrats on the wedding!! Happy to have you here!!!

Sundance · 07-01-2006, 04:30 PM

Welcome from West Virginia!

**Promise Ranch** · 07-01-2006, 05:58 PM

Hello, and welcome to the Horsetopia family! I think that you will find that this is a wonderful place for information, support and friendship. Weâ€™re so glad you're here.

Also, if you haven't done so already, please check out our forum rules at: http://www.forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=2969 . If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any of the moderators or administrators.

Here at Horsetopia, we love to see a lot of photos, and I would love to see pictures of your mare! However, if you have any difficulties posting pictures, check out this link http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=963. If you still find that you are having trouble, you may contact our Technical Coach and Moderator, Taelesean, for further assistance.

Finally, please allow me to extend to you a big hello from North Texas! I'm so glad you came out of lurker mode and introduced yourself. I look forward to hearing more about your new adventures in horses with your new husband and your daughters!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Thoraint · 07-01-2006, 06:19 PM

Hello and welcome from B.C. Canada!!

cowgirlmommy · 07-01-2006, 07:24 PM

Hello and welcome from southern british columbia!! This is a great place to share and ask questions, it really is like a real family!!! It is great to have you!!!

Valkyrie · 07-01-2006, 07:55 PM

Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada!

gingerfleguel · 07-01-2006, 08:22 PM

Greetings from Ontario...Canada

sparkyharky · 07-01-2006, 10:39 PM

Welcome from Gainesville..Home of the Gators!!

Faceman · 07-02-2006, 08:05 AM

Welcome aboard from Arkansas...

crittermom · 07-02-2006, 09:52 AM

Greetings from Virginia!

appynana · 07-02-2006, 10:59 AM

Hello from Oregon!!!!

07-01-2006, 11:21 AM
dezzi Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 20	Hello, new from Florida Hello, I have been lurking this site for many months now, reading all the very valuable information, following the Mustangs adventures, and loving all the beautiful horses. I've cried over eieio's stories and shared many sorrows and happinesses. I guess it's time I officially joined and said "hello". I live in Merritt Island, Florida near Cocoa Beach on the East Coast. As a child I had horses (Midget - a 1/4 Arab and 3/4 QH and then Southern Belle - Appendix Registered Quarter). I showed hunter/jumper and evented. Right before I went to college my mare Belle died from colic complications. I was devestated as you can imagine. I went to college, got my degree, started a family, work full time and dreamed of someday owning horses again.... I am now starting my second life. I'm getting married to a wonderful man next Saturday. I have three children (twin daughters -9, and son -7) and am shopping for a horse for me and my new hubby. (Yes, he acutally wants to learn to ride!!!). In Feb/April time frame I bought my daughers a QH grade mare 14.2 to learn to ride on. They had been begging for a couple of years and it was finally time to get back into it. And what a dive we're taking... We are loving every minute of it and I have become addicted to Horsetopia. It's true. I'll post some pictures of our mare on "Meet the Horses". Sorry for the logn post, but I wanted to say "hi" officially. Denise

07-01-2006, 11:54 AM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	Hi Denise! It's great to have you aboard. Pull up a hay bale and make yourself at home. I'll look forward to seeing photos of your horses. And, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

07-01-2006, 12:02 PM
Sassy Started Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,332	Another hello! From Alberta Canada! I love long introductions, starts the getting to know you process! __________________ A horse which stops dead just before a jump and thus propels its rider into a graceful arc provides a splendid excuse for general merriment. ~ DUKE OF ENDINBURGH ~

07-01-2006, 12:06 PM
Rocking Horse Started Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,367	Howdy Neighbor I am just north of you in Volusia county.... A big congratulations on your up-coming wedding.... You'll love it here, everyone is great __________________ ~ Too many freaks, not enough circuses ~

07-01-2006, 12:16 PM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,988	Welcome and hello from up N. FL. This is a great place to be. Congrats on the nuptials. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.

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MLovely Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,105	Hello from New York, and congrats on the wedding!! Happy to have you here!!!

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Promise Ranch Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,537	Hello, and welcome to the Horsetopia family! I think that you will find that this is a wonderful place for information, support and friendship. Weâ€™re so glad you're here. Also, if you haven't done so already, please check out our forum rules at: http://www.forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=2969 . If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any of the moderators or administrators. Here at Horsetopia, we love to see a lot of photos, and I would love to see pictures of your mare! However, if you have any difficulties posting pictures, check out this link http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=963. If you still find that you are having trouble, you may contact our Technical Coach and Moderator, Taelesean, for further assistance. Finally, please allow me to extend to you a big hello from North Texas! I'm so glad you came out of lurker mode and introduced yourself. I look forward to hearing more about your new adventures in horses with your new husband and your daughters! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! __________________ Crafty Cowgirl - We have the perfect gift for the "Horse Crazy" girl in your life! Handmade Horse Treats also available! Cowgirl-a-GoGo - For fun & fabulous Cowgirl Western Wear, Art & Home Decor!

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