After a Year - Finally Introducing Myself!!! (Pics!)

horses-n-greyhoundz · 07-09-2006, 08:08 PM

Hello All! For some strange reason I felt the need to finally introduce myself after over a year of membership. I guess I finally decided that I must have been hanging around for some reason and I thought that maybe I should share a bit about myself!

I am back into horses. As a teenager I was loaned, by an uncle, a FT/ Welsh paint (Baby Doll) who was such an outstanding child's horse that I took her for granted and thought all other horses out there must be just like her. I now know!!!

I was not competitive in any form. My parentâ€™s new nothing about horses, I had no "horsy" friends, and with her being such a push button horse, I really didn't need to know a whole lot to ride her. I mainly rode her out in the countryside where I grew up and spent many hours on her barefoot and bareback alone in the woods exploring. (BTW, I would not advise this now!

)These are times I will never forget and times I feel actually helped shape the person I've become.

In an attempt not to ramble, I gave her back when I left home for college and swore I would have another horse again someday....which is now! I currently have three QHs. First bought was Little Man, my gelding that I bought for my daughter. He is the perfect starter horse in that you have to know a little about what you are doing to ride him, but if and when you do, he is a dream to ride. I instantly realized that one horse would not at all do, and with the nativity of my teenage years still in check, I purchased/rescued a broodmare, Coocita, sight unseen from AGDirect for myself......

You all know the saying: green horse + green rider = black and blue. Yep, that was/is me, although I now have an extremely intense bond with her and our riding together is going strong. Last month I finally signed up for professional lessons and I plan on taking this horse somewhere, someday- even if it is just down the road to the local horse show!

She is incredible. Luckily, my instructor thinks so too - likes my seat and likes my horse, and is excited about us as well.

And last but not least is Sweetie. Of course, I now needed a horse that ANYONE could ride, and she is that horse. Her name came with her and there was no changing it because that is exactly what she is...such a sweetie. The scary yet exciting thing is that she is pregnant, which I did not know when I bought her. She is not a completely finished horse, but she has such a level head on her (five going on fifteen) and is so spookless that she still makes a wonderful horse. And, she is very willing to learn and VERY smart. She is the Houdini (escape artist) of the family...hence the reason I suspect I bought her pregnant!

To sum it all up, I am a schoolteacher, wife, mother of three, horse fanatic, and greyhound lover/ adoption advocate and representative. But, that's another story!

)

Love of my life - Coocita:

Sweetie:

Little Man:
Sorry about the flies - still love this pic, though.

Daughter's very first show - LOT to learn!!!

AND, I just had to add this one. This is me as a child on what was probably my first ride on my horse Baby Doll...many years ago! :

**gbarmranch** · 07-09-2006, 08:13 PM

I will officially say welcome - although you have psoted some great answers to questions, it is nice to know your background...

Love your horses!!!

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 07-09-2006, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the great intro -- it's never too late!

We're very glad to have you here. And, seeing as you've been here over a year, I've also added your 1-year member sticker to your signature.

KJUN · 07-10-2006, 02:49 AM

Welcome even though you have been a member

Karen

SCGaiter · 07-10-2006, 02:07 PM

Hi There-
I am also a HorseLover and Greyhound Adopter/Advocate!! My family has 2 retired racers! Just thought I'd share,

, BTW: you're horses are beautiful!

crittermom · 07-10-2006, 03:53 PM

Greetings from Virginia! I teach too!

cowgirlmommy · 07-10-2006, 04:11 PM

Hello and welcome from southern british columbia!

MLovely · 07-10-2006, 04:22 PM

Hey, thanks for sharing. Sweetie does look like a sweetie! Beautiful pics, and your daughter looks great up there, big congrats to her as well.

Welcome even though your not a new member

Appygurl01 · 07-10-2006, 04:29 PM

Hello From Michigan, your horses are beautiful! Congrats to your daughter as well!

Sonseeahray's_girl · 07-11-2006, 09:10 PM

Hey from Ontario, Canada! You have such gorgeous horses (obviously well cared for!

The last pic is my favourite...the one of you when you were a little girl. So adorable. I think all us horse women out there can see ourselves in that little girl!

**QuarterCowGirl** · 07-11-2006, 11:50 PM

Thanks for finally introducing yourself!

appygurl · 07-12-2006, 10:51 PM

Great introduction, beautiful horses.

**Diamond_Y** · 07-14-2006, 09:26 AM

Thanks for sharing your background. I'm originally from NE Arkansas (Jonesboro area) and my husband is from NC Arkansas (Lawrence County)

sunny · 07-14-2006, 11:05 AM

Welcome aboard.
I just gotta let you know.
I also have a Little Man, QH/Arab cross gelding,
And Yes I also Have A Sweetie -(QH) she sounds just like your Sweetie.
1.Name from birth, because she has always been, a sweet heart, and you cant spook her or anything.
2. she just turn 2 years old and she going on 15.
3. She also been a escape artist and we called her Houdini. Some days we would find her in with the stallions, and other days in the back yard,garage, so forth.
She could roll under the fence, and pick locks, and chains.
You didnt ever leave the doors open, cause she come right in and get in bed with you.
Anyway, welcome.

Rebecca · 07-15-2006, 02:31 AM

Nice intro!
Wonderful pictures.
Welcome from East Texas.

Dakodasmom · 07-16-2006, 11:34 AM

Big Hello from Texas! Beautiful, Beautiful horses! Love the last pic especially!

DixieHorseChick18 · 07-16-2006, 11:58 AM

Love the pics, you have beautiful horses, and a big HOWDY from North Carolina.

VickiE · 07-17-2006, 12:36 AM

Great pictures! Welcome from Indiana

horses-n-greyhoundz · 07-17-2006, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunny

Welcome aboard.
I just gotta let you know.
I also have a Little Man, QH/Arab cross gelding,
And Yes I also Have A Sweetie -(QH) she sounds just like your Sweetie.
1.Name from birth, because she has always been, a sweet heart, and you cant spook her or anything.
2. she just turn 2 years old and she going on 15.
3. She also been a escape artist and we called her Houdini. Some days we would find her in with the stallions, and other days in the back yard,garage, so forth.
She could roll under the fence, and pick locks, and chains.
You didnt ever leave the doors open, cause she come right in and get in bed with you.
Anyway, welcome.

I am speechless...what an incredible coincidence!!! That is just too cool! Thanks for the information and I need to see pics!!!

07-09-2006, 08:08 PM
horses-n-greyhoundz Long Yearling Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Central Arkansas Posts: 1,121	After a Year - Finally Introducing Myself!!! (Pics!) Hello All! For some strange reason I felt the need to finally introduce myself after over a year of membership. I guess I finally decided that I must have been hanging around for some reason and I thought that maybe I should share a bit about myself! I am back into horses. As a teenager I was loaned, by an uncle, a FT/ Welsh paint (Baby Doll) who was such an outstanding child's horse that I took her for granted and thought all other horses out there must be just like her. I now know!!! I was not competitive in any form. My parentâ€™s new nothing about horses, I had no "horsy" friends, and with her being such a push button horse, I really didn't need to know a whole lot to ride her. I mainly rode her out in the countryside where I grew up and spent many hours on her barefoot and bareback alone in the woods exploring. (BTW, I would not advise this now! )These are times I will never forget and times I feel actually helped shape the person I've become. In an attempt not to ramble, I gave her back when I left home for college and swore I would have another horse again someday....which is now! I currently have three QHs. First bought was Little Man, my gelding that I bought for my daughter. He is the perfect starter horse in that you have to know a little about what you are doing to ride him, but if and when you do, he is a dream to ride. I instantly realized that one horse would not at all do, and with the nativity of my teenage years still in check, I purchased/rescued a broodmare, Coocita, sight unseen from AGDirect for myself...... You all know the saying: green horse + green rider = black and blue. Yep, that was/is me, although I now have an extremely intense bond with her and our riding together is going strong. Last month I finally signed up for professional lessons and I plan on taking this horse somewhere, someday- even if it is just down the road to the local horse show! She is incredible. Luckily, my instructor thinks so too - likes my seat and likes my horse, and is excited about us as well. And last but not least is Sweetie. Of course, I now needed a horse that ANYONE could ride, and she is that horse. Her name came with her and there was no changing it because that is exactly what she is...such a sweetie. The scary yet exciting thing is that she is pregnant, which I did not know when I bought her. She is not a completely finished horse, but she has such a level head on her (five going on fifteen) and is so spookless that she still makes a wonderful horse. And, she is very willing to learn and VERY smart. She is the Houdini (escape artist) of the family...hence the reason I suspect I bought her pregnant! To sum it all up, I am a schoolteacher, wife, mother of three, horse fanatic, and greyhound lover/ adoption advocate and representative. But, that's another story! ) Love of my life - Coocita: Sweetie: Little Man: Sorry about the flies - still love this pic, though. Daughter's very first show - LOT to learn!!! AND, I just had to add this one. This is me as a child on what was probably my first ride on my horse Baby Doll...many years ago! : __________________ If you can't be a good example -- then you'll just have to be a horrible warning. My house is where I live, but I'm at home in the saddle.

07-09-2006, 08:13 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,563	I will officially say welcome - although you have psoted some great answers to questions, it is nice to know your background... Love your horses!!! __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

07-09-2006, 08:27 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	Thanks for the great intro -- it's never too late! We're very glad to have you here. And, seeing as you've been here over a year, I've also added your 1-year member sticker to your signature. __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

07-10-2006, 02:49 AM
KJUN Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US ARMY...Fort Campbell Kentucky Posts: 866	Welcome even though you have been a member Karen __________________ **I am very Proud of My Soldiers...My Husband and My Son.....Good Job Guys...I love you...** Bryan Is home now from Iraq Thank Goodness Mom Loves you!!! Hubby Deploys Real Soon (Afghanstan)

07-10-2006, 02:07 PM
SCGaiter Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florence, South Carolina Posts: 218	Hi There- I am also a HorseLover and Greyhound Adopter/Advocate!! My family has 2 retired racers! Just thought I'd share, , BTW: you're horses are beautiful! __________________ But Mommy- I WANT one!!

07-10-2006, 03:53 PM
crittermom Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,682	Greetings from Virginia! I teach too! __________________ Peace!! I wish the people of the world could get along as well as the animals in my backyard.

07-10-2006, 04:11 PM
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07-10-2006, 04:22 PM
MLovely Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,105	Hey, thanks for sharing. Sweetie does look like a sweetie! Beautiful pics, and your daughter looks great up there, big congrats to her as well. Welcome even though your not a new member

07-10-2006, 04:29 PM
Appygurl01 Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Flippen Boondocks Posts: 109	Hello From Michigan, your horses are beautiful! Congrats to your daughter as well! __________________ I bet your Honor Roll Student couldnt last 8 seconds on a Gangster Buckin\' Bull!

07-11-2006, 09:10 PM
Sonseeahray's_girl Long Yearling Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,271	Hey from Ontario, Canada! You have such gorgeous horses (obviously well cared for! The last pic is my favourite...the one of you when you were a little girl. So adorable. I think all us horse women out there can see ourselves in that little girl! __________________ When I ride my horse, my heart is no longer in my chest ... it is between my knees.

07-17-2006, 12:36 AM
VickiE Conformation Clinic / Product Reviews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,143	Great pictures! Welcome from Indiana __________________ It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it. George W. Bush

07-11-2006, 11:50 PM
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07-12-2006, 10:51 PM
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07-14-2006, 09:26 AM
Diamond_Y Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,796	Thanks for sharing your background. I'm originally from NE Arkansas (Jonesboro area) and my husband is from NC Arkansas (Lawrence County) __________________ Diamond Y Quarter Horses - Breeders of Quality Foundation Quarter Horses Home of King of Cooke County, 2004 Perlino son of Cooke County ETC

07-14-2006, 11:05 AM
sunny Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 949	Welcome aboard. I just gotta let you know. I also have a Little Man, QH/Arab cross gelding, And Yes I also Have A Sweetie -(QH) she sounds just like your Sweetie. 1.Name from birth, because she has always been, a sweet heart, and you cant spook her or anything. 2. she just turn 2 years old and she going on 15. 3. She also been a escape artist and we called her Houdini. Some days we would find her in with the stallions, and other days in the back yard,garage, so forth. She could roll under the fence, and pick locks, and chains. You didnt ever leave the doors open, cause she come right in and get in bed with you. Anyway, welcome.

07-15-2006, 02:31 AM
Rebecca Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 2,808	Nice intro! Wonderful pictures. Welcome from East Texas.

07-16-2006, 11:34 AM
Dakodasmom Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Henrietta,Texas Posts: 130	Big Hello from Texas! Beautiful, Beautiful horses! Love the last pic especially! __________________ ~Sheryl~ The air of HEAVEN is that which blows between a horse\'s ears... Arabian Proverb

07-16-2006, 11:58 AM
DixieHorseChick18 Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,206	Love the pics, you have beautiful horses, and a big HOWDY from North Carolina. __________________ I love horses that are not broke under saddle, it gives me a reason to jump on BAREBACK!!!YeeHaaww Lifes to short to pretend like you know what smart people are talking about.