Hello from Virginia

Eyembroke · 07-07-2006, 01:40 PM

I have been reading postings to the forum for a while now and today I thought I would go ahead and dive into the deep end and actually join in the conversations. I am very impressed with the knowledge and maturity that is displayed every day in the forum. I had made a point to stay away from forums because the last time I tried to join one nobody wanted to talk about their horses they wanted to talk about the "things" they had. Horsetopia is a refreshing change.
Anyway, my husband and I are currently living in Suffolk,Virginia (near Virginia Beach) although we will be moving next year courtesy of the United States Coast Guard. (he is active, not me) So any advice on owning horses while in the military is greatly appreciated. We have 2 horses, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 11 koi and a partridge in a pear tree. My mare's names are Annabelle (a quarter horse arabian mix) and Phoenix ( a thoroughbred). Phoenix's race name was Eyembroke (no wonder she didn't win any money racing).
Now that I have completely bored you with my life story, I just wanted to say hello and thank you for having a place where serious horse people and animal people could share advise and just commune.

**Promise Ranch** · 07-07-2006, 01:56 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 decided to join!

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! If you have any difficulties posting pictures or creating an avatar, 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!

Sundance · 07-07-2006, 02:03 PM

Welcome from your neighbor in West Virginia!

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 07-07-2006, 02:07 PM

Welcome to the forum!

It really is a great group of people here and we're very happy to have you join us. As you've probably already figured out, we love photos so please share when you have time.

sunny · 07-07-2006, 02:13 PM

Hello from your neighbor in MD....

**QuarterCowGirl** · 07-07-2006, 02:53 PM

Greetings from Ontario. Canada!!!

cowgirlmommy · 07-07-2006, 03:10 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum from southern british columbia! You are going to love it here!

kballard · 07-07-2006, 04:36 PM

Hi and welcome from Central Mississippi!!

**taelesean** · 07-07-2006, 04:51 PM

Greetings fellow Virginian!

bettymo · 07-07-2006, 04:59 PM

welcome from oklahoma!
KJUN can probably offer you lots of advice about having horses while in the military.
if you are moving over seas there is a pet foster program https://www.netpets.org/militarypet/foster.php

tuffsmom · 07-07-2006, 05:05 PM

Welcome from Nebraska

Valkyrie · 07-07-2006, 05:43 PM

Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada!

Eyembroke · 07-07-2006, 05:45 PM

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. Also, thank you Bettymo for the link. I already have it bookmarked.

**gbarmranch** · 07-07-2006, 07:46 PM

Welcome from your TN neigh-bors

**divinemisselle** · 07-07-2006, 08:24 PM

Eyembroke...aren't we all?! We're horse owners, don't ya know?!

Quote:

I just wanted to say hello and thank you for having a place where serious horse people

Serious horse people?

Surely you aren't referring to us!?

Glad you came out from the shadows and decided to join in the fun!

crittermom · 07-07-2006, 09:39 PM

Thanks for your P.M. I am on the Middle Peninsula---about an hour from you. I have quite a few Coast Guard friends. (Gwynns Island and Yorktown). I myself am a military brat (Army) from way back.

**dandeeqh** · 07-08-2006, 12:57 AM

Hi and welcome from Alberta!

appygurl · 07-08-2006, 09:51 AM

Welcome and hello from Illinois.

MLovely · 07-08-2006, 10:56 AM

Hello and welcome from New York. You'll love it here, but be careful, it is VERY addicting

Thoraint · 07-09-2006, 12:39 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum from B.C. Canada!!

07-07-2006, 01:40 PM
Eyembroke Newborn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 23	Hello from Virginia I have been reading postings to the forum for a while now and today I thought I would go ahead and dive into the deep end and actually join in the conversations. I am very impressed with the knowledge and maturity that is displayed every day in the forum. I had made a point to stay away from forums because the last time I tried to join one nobody wanted to talk about their horses they wanted to talk about the "things" they had. Horsetopia is a refreshing change. Anyway, my husband and I are currently living in Suffolk,Virginia (near Virginia Beach) although we will be moving next year courtesy of the United States Coast Guard. (he is active, not me) So any advice on owning horses while in the military is greatly appreciated. We have 2 horses, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 11 koi and a partridge in a pear tree. My mare's names are Annabelle (a quarter horse arabian mix) and Phoenix ( a thoroughbred). Phoenix's race name was Eyembroke (no wonder she didn't win any money racing). Now that I have completely bored you with my life story, I just wanted to say hello and thank you for having a place where serious horse people and animal people could share advise and just commune. __________________ Hell hath no fury like a chesnut thoroughbred mare.

07-07-2006, 01:56 PM
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 decided to join! 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! If you have any difficulties posting pictures or creating an avatar, 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! __________________ 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!

07-07-2006, 02:03 PM
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07-07-2006, 02:07 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	Welcome to the forum! It really is a great group of people here and we're very happy to have you join us. As you've probably already figured out, we love photos so please share when you have time. __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

07-07-2006, 02:13 PM
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07-07-2006, 04:59 PM
bettymo Yearling Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 672	welcome from oklahoma! KJUN can probably offer you lots of advice about having horses while in the military. if you are moving over seas there is a pet foster program https://www.netpets.org/militarypet/foster.php

07-07-2006, 05:43 PM
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07-07-2006, 05:45 PM
Eyembroke Newborn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 23	Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. Also, thank you Bettymo for the link. I already have it bookmarked. __________________ Hell hath no fury like a chesnut thoroughbred mare.

07-07-2006, 09:39 PM
crittermom Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,682	Thanks for your P.M. I am on the Middle Peninsula---about an hour from you. I have quite a few Coast Guard friends. (Gwynns Island and Yorktown). I myself am a military brat (Army) from way back. __________________ Peace!! I wish the people of the world could get along as well as the animals in my backyard.

07-08-2006, 12:57 AM
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07-09-2006, 12:39 AM
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