Equestrian Life - Groups: Its a Way of Life <3

Posted By Ali Petingalo
on December 10, 2009, 9:26 pm

Horses lend us the wings we lack---being born in a stable dose not make 1 a horse---2 ride or not 2 ride? what a stupid question!---Their's nothin' in life thats worth doin' if it can't be done from a horse----there is just as much sense as ever, but the horses have most of it---I can make a general in 5 mins, but a good horse is hard 2 replace---show me ur horse and i will tell u who u r---it is not enough for a man 2 know how 2 ride; he must know how 2 fall---The child who ran weeping 2 u with a cut finger is now brought home, smiling gamely, with a broken collar bone and incrdible contusions- "it wasn't Jezeble's fault, dad."
HOPE U LIKE:)

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Posted By Ali Petingalo
on November 18, 2009, 6:03 pm

Hi i'm Ali, I just got a new horse his name is Vinnie he is 8 and is a throughbred clysdale. he is soo cute. I've only been riding for 2years and i've only fell off a horse 1nce (but i wouldn't really call it falling off, soon as i started to ride horses i was with my friend and we were riding bare back and they gave me a lift up on his back and he moved and i fell haha) (i was just starting to ride then) but know i love 2 ride. i'm learning some drassage ( mostly just 2 keep Vinnies head down)

Comment By Megan Mcdonald
on December 9, 2009, 5:08 pm

what would his teeth have to do with anything regan , he just doesnt want to put his head up thats all , ali will just have to work with him , his teeth are fin e..

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Posted By Ali Petingalo
on November 18, 2009, 6:14 pm

Every time I see you your eyes bright up,
They always have this speacial shine in them,
I know u can be groutchy,
But you make the best out of it,
you live life with joy,
make new friends,
have fun,
and love,
when ever i ride you,
your like an angle,
your walk may be lazy,
but your trot is amazing,
its so full of energy,
and yet your canter,
feels like i'm a jockey,
theirs nothing better in the world,
nothing can tair us appart,
I LOVE YOU!!!

Comment By Megan Mcdonald
on November 18, 2009, 6:16 pm

haha vinnie and heis treats ! awwh thats cute <3

Comment By Ali Petingalo
on November 19, 2009, 4:33 pm

haha and hes groutchy when i he wants his halter on... like he just lifs his head and all...:)

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Posted By Shelley Fossen
on October 3, 2009, 11:26 pm

My Heart My Horse - My Heart Broke Today

I called the herd for their morning meal.
He didn't come and the fear in my heart was immediately real.

He was always there, the head of the herd.
The other horses didn't come for the grain that was offered.
Those equines had a look in their eyes that something was wrong.
I knew in a moment that my pride and joy might be gone.

My heart broke that day.
As I saw Zip in the spot where he lay.

Zippos High Caliber was still beautiful, shiny, and warm.
I'd spent the night before washing and trimming in the barn.
He was silky and clean and ready to show.
All I could do was hug and hold him crying out “no!”

August 1st is a day I will never forget.
Blast the drought, the dust and the humidity that let
my best buddy fall to asthma, that dreadful disease.
I knew in my heart that I couldn't ask “God, please!”

He was gone in his prime and loved by all.
No more trophies or championships or figuring his way out of a stall.
Zip gave his heart in whatever he did.
Be it reining, halter, trail, games, or teaching a kid.

He had almost human-like qualities like no other.
We sadly buried him right beside his dear mother.
Two beloved horses laying side by side.
Thank you to all who rode them, loved them, and cried.

The healing process has barely begun.
I'll never forget the reining patterns that he run.
His speed and his quickness, the collection, the spins.
It was his pride, his heart, his versatility that helped him win.

Now as I stare at his retired bridle and special bit,
those horseshoes, the blankets each with a championship year on it,
I find my heart heavy and sometimes so sad.
I do have Zip's black sister and know that I should be glad.

There forever will be a fondness in my heart
and know that our souls will never be far apart.
I'll look up to heaven and listen for hoofbeats so fast
and know Zip and Blackie are galloping through the grass.

Rest in peace my beautiful red bay.
A piece of my heart went with you that day.

Shelley Sime Fossen

Comment By Dani Dearth
on October 13, 2009, 3:16 pm

Wow this is so sad but beautiful

Comment By Serena Archer
on October 21, 2009, 7:18 pm

Wow. That is amazing. I actually cried when I read it because I can fully relate...

Comment By Patricia Czubak
on November 6, 2009, 7:17 pm

Your poem is beautiful, I cried, I've loved and lost a horse and 3 dogs, and the pain though great at the time will be replaced by fond memories of the good times shared with them. Always remember the best way to honor a beloved pet is to get another one.

Comment By Ali Petingalo
on November 18, 2009, 6:07 pm

wow. thats sad but really nice. Is it true?

Comment By Megan Mcdonald
on November 18, 2009, 6:14 pm

awwwh .. thats so so sad .. :( sorry about your horse

Comment By Ali Petingalo
on November 19, 2009, 8:26 pm

it is

Comment By Shelley Fossen
on November 20, 2009, 3:42 pm

Yes, this is a true poem about "My Heart, Horse" regarding Zip. Each word is quite true and very heart felt. Shelley Fossen

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Posted By Christine Nicholson
on November 8, 2009, 8:51 am

Hi I'm Christine! I own a beautiful Moreisian mare that I'm doing Intro to dressage with. I've haven't been riding for long (4 years) but I caught on pretty quickly. I had a bad fall a couple months ago and my horse kicked me in the shoulder. After that I was pertfied of riding again. I was so scared whenever she spooked but im finally got my confidence back!! I'm so happy! I used to be a fearless rider. I still get tense whenever my horse isn't relaxed but once i take a deep breath she relaxes completley. I'm looking for new friends so PLEASE add me (: I love to talk and i would loved to be messaged (:

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Posted By Kristen Anderson-Bain
on November 2, 2009, 5:51 pm

Hi. I've been having some problems with my Palliminop mare. she was trained a while ago and she hasnt been riden for over 3 years now. I've been trying to get her back into her old rutines and she was doing ok at first, but now shes spooking at everything and shes REALLY jittery like i cant give her very much head because she just takes off. and its not just taking off either. shes bucking and spooking the whole way to the tacking post. my moms really worried and is starting to wonder if letting me back this horse again is a mistake but i really want to get her ridable again so i can have more than one friend over to ride. please help!!! my future in keeping her is at stake!!!!

Comment By Ashlynn Balmer
on November 5, 2009, 7:32 pm

It might not be your horse. If you are looking around the arena as your riding or evening listening to the things around you and you hear/see something you may be subconsicouly thinking she might spook at that. You need to relax and so will your horse. Also she has been off for a long time she just needs to get in the swing of things again. Have you tried lounging her?? If you do that it will help her ware out that energy before you ride her. Just give her some time. and Good Luck

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Posted By Erin Burch
on August 17, 2009, 1:17 am

HEY my name is Erin i own 5 horses 4 thoroughbreds and 1 medicine hat paint SKY :D they are ALL AMAZING horses who really just make me smile no matter what kind of day i have had. On my first day of my new school i had the worst Day EVER no one talked to me at alllllll and when i got home i just went to my barn and all my horses believe it or not ran up to me haha that made everything better :)

Comment By Lori Sorg
on August 18, 2009, 11:14 am

I'm sorry your first day of school was bad! Thank goodness for the four leggeds in the barn - they'll always be happy to see you.

Comment By Christine Nicholson
on November 3, 2009, 8:59 am

when i ever have a bad day i always go to the barn and just ride. Its nice to get away from life sometimes (:

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Posted By CJ Campbell
on July 8, 2009, 1:13 pm

Hey my name is CJ and I'm looking for friends that live around me or anyone that just wants to talk and hang out I have a Mustang stallion he's a dark bay his name is Sky, I'm a horse trainer and breaker and I'm a horse instructor aswell and I'm always looking for people to hang out with and I love giving addvice so if you want to get to know me a lil more send me a freinds requests.thanks CJ

Comment By Brandy Polley
on July 10, 2009, 4:28 pm

Hey I will gladly be anyones friend, your mustang sounds nice, take care of them , they are such gifts.

Comment By amy saskosky
on July 11, 2009, 11:11 am

i'd be your friend your mustang sounds beautiful!!!

Comment By Chris Wojtkiewicz
on October 1, 2009, 7:43 pm

I'll be your friend and your mustang is just so cute and how do you break a horse cuz I've never rly heard of breaking a horse b4 but it probably sounds fun.

Comment By Karen Sisemore
on October 13, 2009, 3:48 am

I'm new to equestrianlife.com and would welcome any new friends. My husband had a mustang mare named Mattie. Great horses.

Comment By carmelita bailey
on October 28, 2009, 8:02 pm

I'm new to this group, I'm excited that I can talk to horse lovers like me!

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Posted By j eastman
on October 27, 2009, 11:20 am

If i where to travel the country on horse drawn carriage what would i need what kind of horse would be best and wagon and would it be possible?!! Wouldn't it be awesome to get that personal with the lay of the land let me know reply here or ctofmilford@yahoo.com

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Posted By Laurel Burns
on September 7, 2009, 10:21 pm

HI!! I have been riding and working horses since I was 12. I have a 2 year old daughter now and am just getting back into the swing of things. I have some wonderful clients that I am training horses for and can't believe the joy of getting back in the saddle. I love working my babies, but get so much joy from exercise riding older horses also. The best part of all is my daughter is already in love with horses! She has been riding one of my clients ponies (with a side walker and helmet, of course) and talks about her all the time. I can't describe the joy of just being around these beautiful animals. But everyone here understands completely and that is the best feeling.

Comment By Lori Sorg
on September 25, 2009, 6:27 pm

What's a side walker?

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