Hello's from NC...

Dustygirl · 11-28-2008, 07:22 AM

I've frequented HT for a while, but never read much of the forums. This is actually where I found my latest addition to my critter addiction. I just recently bought a 4yo Andalusian/QH gelding, Dusty, and just tickled to death that he's mine! Actually, the hubby bought him for me as an early Christmas present, but I got to pick him out! It's been 17 years since my last horse, so I've hit the forums for a lot of refreshers and advice. Thanks to everyone for the wealth of advice and knowledge! I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time doing some reading here! Dusty's going to need a ton of work, so I may be asking a lot of silly questions here before too long.

Other than Dusty the horse, I have 8 cats, 4 great danes, 1 raccoon (shhhh!), 1 human child of my own and 3 step daughters....oh, and a hubby too!...lol. Needless to say, the animals keep me busy, but more-so, they keep my happy. Hubby and I just got married in August and I am SO thankful that he's tolerant of the animals....lucky for him I suppose...lol.

So, hello to all and happy holidays!

scrapchick · 11-28-2008, 07:23 AM

Hi and welcome to HT from cloudy eastern Missouri!

Dustygirl · 11-28-2008, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the welcome! Cloudy here too...hope it suns up soon...headed to the barn soon and it'd be nice if it warmed up bit!

Horses&Soccer · 11-28-2008, 07:51 AM

Hi Dustygirl

and welcome from another Missourian. yep, it's cloudy here too, but yesterday sure was a beaut.

PaintsQH · 11-28-2008, 07:56 AM

Welcome from Florida. Its actually cold here. Ice on the truck and everything

So... where are the pics of Dusty

I saw a QH/Andy gelding in TX for sale and he was doing reining. Pretty cool

dreamer1 · 11-28-2008, 08:00 AM

Hi and welcome from west,TN

Pretty nice here today

yeah we need lots of pics

fishing_trex · 11-28-2008, 10:17 AM

Welcome to HT from south central PA!

Jilley · 11-28-2008, 10:31 AM

Welcome form Alberta! I love your zoo! I've always wanted a great dane, and the raccoon looks adorable! And congrats on getting into horses again after so long

tuffsmom · 11-28-2008, 10:44 AM

Welcome from Nebraska!

**taelesean** · 11-28-2008, 10:44 AM

Greetings from Virginia!

Faceman · 11-28-2008, 12:23 PM

Welcome...

horselady · 11-28-2008, 12:29 PM

Hello and welcome aboard from New York

beckyp · 11-28-2008, 03:24 PM

Hello from Kentucky!!

granny2u · 11-28-2008, 05:26 PM

Welcome dustygirl !! Congrats on your horse!! Bet it puts a whole new meaning to "going to the barn"

ahlihaff · 11-28-2008, 05:26 PM

Hi, and welcome from western MA.

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 11-28-2008, 05:56 PM

Welcome from Alabama

crittermom · 11-28-2008, 07:48 PM

Greetings from Virginia!

cameo05 · 11-28-2008, 08:11 PM

Hello from Central Georgia.

Dustygirl · 11-28-2008, 11:46 PM

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!! I'll definately get some pics of Dusty uploaded as soon as possible...if I could just keep him clean long enough to snap a pic or 5...lol! I'll refrain from sending the pics of him from when we first got him though. He was severely underweight and a poor sight for sure. He's starting to plump up, so he's definately a bit more photogenic than a month ago...lol. If I could just get his mane to grow faster...a previous owner gave him nearly a buzz cut and he looks like a dork...lol! Either way, he's still a handsome boy to me!

Dustygirl · 11-28-2008, 11:51 PM

Oh, and Jilley....danes are the best! Had 7 of them over the last few years and will more than likely never own another breed of dog! As for the 'coon...he is the MOST adorable little guy!! Seven months old now....had him since he was a week old and about as spoiled as he can get. He thinks he's a cat...lol. The danes are terrified of him and he loves bullying them around too....the cats tolerate him and just put a paw out on his head like older brothers do to their little brothers so that they can't reach each other. Funny stuff!

11-28-2008, 07:22 AM
Dustygirl Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 104	Hello's from NC... I've frequented HT for a while, but never read much of the forums. This is actually where I found my latest addition to my critter addiction. I just recently bought a 4yo Andalusian/QH gelding, Dusty, and just tickled to death that he's mine! Actually, the hubby bought him for me as an early Christmas present, but I got to pick him out! It's been 17 years since my last horse, so I've hit the forums for a lot of refreshers and advice. Thanks to everyone for the wealth of advice and knowledge! I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time doing some reading here! Dusty's going to need a ton of work, so I may be asking a lot of silly questions here before too long. Other than Dusty the horse, I have 8 cats, 4 great danes, 1 raccoon (shhhh!), 1 human child of my own and 3 step daughters....oh, and a hubby too!...lol. Needless to say, the animals keep me busy, but more-so, they keep my happy. Hubby and I just got married in August and I am SO thankful that he's tolerant of the animals....lucky for him I suppose...lol. So, hello to all and happy holidays! __________________ Most humans never shut up long enough to realize that animals do speak....with their souls!

11-28-2008, 07:23 AM
scrapchick Kid Safe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 5,060	Hi and welcome to HT from cloudy eastern Missouri! __________________ Better living through chemistry.

11-28-2008, 07:28 AM
Dustygirl Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 104	Thanks for the welcome! Cloudy here too...hope it suns up soon...headed to the barn soon and it'd be nice if it warmed up bit! __________________ Most humans never shut up long enough to realize that animals do speak....with their souls!

11-28-2008, 07:51 AM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,922	Hi Dustygirl and welcome from another Missourian. yep, it's cloudy here too, but yesterday sure was a beaut. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

11-28-2008, 07:56 AM
PaintsQH Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,574	Welcome from Florida. Its actually cold here. Ice on the truck and everything So... where are the pics of Dusty I saw a QH/Andy gelding in TX for sale and he was doing reining. Pretty cool __________________ Care, and not fine stables, makes a good horse.

11-28-2008, 08:00 AM
dreamer1 Seasoned Join Date: May 2007 Location: with my horses Posts: 4,546	Hi and welcome from west,TN Pretty nice here today yeah we need lots of pics __________________ "A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked."

11-28-2008, 10:17 AM
fishing_trex Coming two Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,719	Welcome to HT from south central PA! __________________ -- There are two ways to slide easily through life -- to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways will save you from thinking.

11-28-2008, 10:31 AM
Jilley Newborn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westlock, Alberta Posts: 30	Welcome form Alberta! I love your zoo! I've always wanted a great dane, and the raccoon looks adorable! And congrats on getting into horses again after so long

11-28-2008, 10:44 AM
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11-28-2008, 10:44 AM
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11-28-2008, 12:23 PM
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11-28-2008, 12:29 PM
horselady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 3,593	Hello and welcome aboard from New York __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

11-28-2008, 03:24 PM
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11-28-2008, 05:26 PM
granny2u Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 192	Welcome dustygirl !! Congrats on your horse!! Bet it puts a whole new meaning to "going to the barn" __________________ Life without Horses!! I DON'T THINK SO ! ! !

11-28-2008, 05:26 PM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,870	Hi, and welcome from western MA. __________________

11-28-2008, 05:56 PM
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11-28-2008, 07:48 PM
crittermom Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,682	Greetings from Virginia! __________________ Peace!! I wish the people of the world could get along as well as the animals in my backyard.

11-28-2008, 08:11 PM
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11-28-2008, 11:46 PM
Dustygirl Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 104	Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!! I'll definately get some pics of Dusty uploaded as soon as possible...if I could just keep him clean long enough to snap a pic or 5...lol! I'll refrain from sending the pics of him from when we first got him though. He was severely underweight and a poor sight for sure. He's starting to plump up, so he's definately a bit more photogenic than a month ago...lol. If I could just get his mane to grow faster...a previous owner gave him nearly a buzz cut and he looks like a dork...lol! Either way, he's still a handsome boy to me! __________________ Most humans never shut up long enough to realize that animals do speak....with their souls!

11-28-2008, 11:51 PM
Dustygirl Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 104	Oh, and Jilley....danes are the best! Had 7 of them over the last few years and will more than likely never own another breed of dog! As for the 'coon...he is the MOST adorable little guy!! Seven months old now....had him since he was a week old and about as spoiled as he can get. He thinks he's a cat...lol. The danes are terrified of him and he loves bullying them around too....the cats tolerate him and just put a paw out on his head like older brothers do to their little brothers so that they can't reach each other. Funny stuff! __________________ Most humans never shut up long enough to realize that animals do speak....with their souls!