Natalie -

About Me

Horses were always my favorite animal... ok not always.... when I was small I was never around them so I liked unicorns a liiittle better, but when I grew out of those I hooked unto horses... I still remember the wonderful times I had at the Canada day parties my town organized; I would always go on the pony rides! But I was so mad when I turned 7, because I found myself too heavy (I was kinda chunky then) :) Some kids were not that much lighter than me and still did it, but I felt sorry for the ponies and I didn't want to squish the poor one I got! (not that it would have killed him but poor guy all afternoon had kids on his back and I felt bad)

so ya I stopped... I only really rode a horse for the first time at the age of 12 and a half... I didn't know what it was like to ride before but as soon as I tried it, I was HOOKED! I knew there was no way I could go back to a horseless life after my horse camp... So I saved my money, found a barn and have been riding every summer since then... I changed barns this summer and i like my new one so much better... it's absolutely asTOUNding how much i have improved! I thought i would only get this good with like another whole year of practice! Love my trainer and she understands me :) My new barn is more money but it's def. worth it!

I don't show, but it's my secret dream. My dad doesn't want me too, thinking it will take way too much of my time and money, but i really do hope I go to my first show before I go to Cegep.

I love to read BUSHFULLS of books, and write (especially poems) I love acting and have been in school plays for the past 3 years... I have to stop now because it took up all my time, and since i am now riding during the school year and have 3X more job hours a week... i really have to stop because there would be no way i could have time for school. Though i will very much miss it... i loved making the audience laugh.

Singing is not only something I like... its' just something I do naturally and cannot stop doing! I hum ALLLLLL the time! :) Though i am not a very good singer, but i really don't care :) i enjoy it anyways!
I love romantic movies... nothing too corny and my fav types are old English ones: like Pride and Prejudice from Jane Austen, Little Dorrit from Charles Dickens, Jane Eyre... those types.

My riding goals are pretty much learning to ride as close to perfection as I can (which I know will come with a lot of work) to ride bareback and bridless , and JUMP! :) I just started verticals and i love it tremendously!
Oh yes... and I am a strawberryholic!!!!!!!!!! I adooooore strawberries! I could eat them none stop! I love berries in general but for me strawberry beats all! :))



Smile while you ride!

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Your Horse Life
How often do you ride?: summer: every week, school year: every second week (I take a break in December and Jan.)
Do you ride english or western?: english
Do you show?: I wish... ;(
Where do you keep your horse/ride?: stable
Do you volunteer with horses?: no, but I would like to
Do you have a horse-related job?: no
Do you help out at your barn or take care of your own horse?: yes and no
Do you have friends that love horses?: argh, no...
Do you ride with friends?: no
Do you jump?: learning :)
Do you trail ride?: no
Are you in 4-H or Pony Club?: no
Do/did you take lessons?: yes

Favorites
Saddle:: ?
Bit:: I like bitless
Helmet:: as long as it's pretty and velety lol :) and safe of course...
Boots:: ??
Chaps/half-chaps:: I have montega
Breeches or jeans:: breeches
Hunt coat (if you show):: navy or grey
Halter/saddle pad/etc. color:: any bright or pastel colors that match
Nylon or leather halter:: ...
Horse name:: Shadowfax
Breed:: mustang, canadian, thoroughbred/warmbloods, arabian
Color:: Palomino, blood bay
Thing to do:: anything with horses!
Gait:: canter and maybe on day... GALLOP!!!! :)
Horse treat:: apple and sugar
Horse celebrity:: Hickstead and Zenyatta
Fly spray:: ?
Discipline to watch:: Show jumping and cross country
Horse web site:: equestrianlife
Race horse:: sea buiscut and zenyatta


Have You Ever
Galloped?: no
Ridden bareback?: yes
Jumped bareback?: no :(
Ridden double?: no
Ridden a draft horse?: no
Ridden a pony?: no
Sat on a horse backwards?: yes
Gotten a 1st place at a show?: no
Been to a horsey attraction?: yes
Seen a foal being born?: no
Ridden without stirrups?: yes
Had a longe lesson?: yes
Been yelled at by an instructor?: no
Spent the night at the barn?: no
Spent an entire day at the barn?: no (only half)
Longed a horse?: no
Fallen off?: no
Fallen off at a show?: no
Ridden a horse that bucked/reared/bolted?: yes
Ridden a horse that spooked?: no
Been seriously injured in a riding accident, or seen someone injured?: no
Made your own jumps, treats, or other horse-related item?: yes
Ridden in a body of water?: no
Blanketed a horse?: yes
Bathed a horse?: yes
Cleaned a horse's sheath?: yes?
Pulled or braided a mane?: no
Known a horse that died?: yes
Leased a horse?: no
Been on a carriage ride?: yes
Been on a tourist trail ride?: no
Ridden at night?: no
Been kicked?: no
Been bitten?: ouff... yaaa
Been stepped on?: yes!!
Made your dog jump fences or in some other way act like a horse?: no
Drawn little horses all over your school papers?: yes
Been made fun of for your horse obsession?: yes
Mucked a stall?: hmm, actually no
Been to a clinic?: no ;(
Done natural horsemanship stuff?: no (wish I could)
Helped train a horse?: kinda (partially) in a way...
Ridden with a crop or spurs?: yes
Ridden next to a road?: no
Met friends through some kind of horse-related activity?: yes
Met friends on a horse web site/forum?: no
Been to horse camp?: yes
Ridden with gum, an iPod, etc.?: yes
Ridden without a helmet?: no
Worked toward and acheieved a riding goal?: yes
Kept a riding/lesson/show journal?: yes
Critiqued your riding videos?: yes
Collected model horses?: no :( (i would have loved that when I was small though)
Cleaned tack?: yes
Moved hay bales?: no, not very wise... (sniffle) i believe i am allergic to hay, my guinea pigs hays itches my nose to kingdom come...

Basic Information

Natalie's Riding Style

Primary Discipline	English
	Hunter / Jumper

Natalie's Groups

Natalie's Groups

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