Have you ever ridden a horse?

[MissHell]

I have ridden horses twice on a guided tour as an adult. I also rode the mules in Molokai, that was an experience.

[AquaPython]

Have you ridden a whale shark,
a sea turtle,
A dolphin
or a Manta Ray ?

i still havent snagged a whale shark or manta ray, but they are on my list!

[MILK]

I grew up riding and showing Saddleseat. After I sold my horse I taught lessons so I could keep riding for free.

Kelly I would LOVE to lease a horse but I get way too attached. Part of the reason I bought my VFR was because I really wanted a horse. Tooo much time and money involved! Now I actually have enough land to have 1 but then you have to have a barn, and hay, and tack, and and and.. you know the deal!

[CrazyKell]

Originally Posted by MILK

I grew up riding and showing Saddleseat. After I sold my horse I taught lessons so I could keep riding for free.

Kelly I would LOVE to lease a horse but I get way too attached. Part of the reason I bought my VFR was because I really wanted a horse. Tooo much time and money involved! Now I actually have enough land to have 1 but then you have to have a barn, and hay, and tack, and and and.. you know the deal!

I know exactly what you mean. I've never leased and I know I would get attached....but at least I'd be able to ride without the time/tack/money commitment. I don't want to take random lessons. I just want a horse I can take out a couple of times a week for trails or just to ride.

[Tsunami]

I rode one once on a tour of the grand canyon. Since I never ridden before, they put me on Barney, an old gentle horse. He was fun, but I kept forgetting to tell him to stop eating foliage because I was too busy enjoying the scenery. At one point the guide was trying to get our picture so I was trying to back Barney up but then I forgot to ease off the tension of the reins and I caught it in time before he back us up over the ledge

[Apoc]

I dont get the love of being on the back of a wild animal, 10 times as big, 10 times as strong as an average man, that could decide to beat you like a redheaded stepchild anytimne it chooses.

Gimme a bike anyday. At least my mistakes are usually my own.

[MILK]

Originally Posted by Apoc

I dont get the love of being on the back of a wild animal, 10 times as big, 10 times as strong as an average man, that could decide to beat you like a redheaded stepchild anytimne it chooses.

Gimme a bike anyday. At least my mistakes are usually my own.

I don't know if I can explain it.. I look at horses like many of you look at motorcycles. It's a challenge. I always preferred horses with some spunk to them - horses that do exactly what you tell them all the time are BORING. The last horse I spent any time with was a Polish Arabian Stallion that had been in a pasture for years with a few mares. His owner was afraid of him and he hadn't been ridden in years. He and I became great friends and he was an awesome horse. Eventually his owner took him back to her land (he had been at my instructors barn for several years) and one Spring he foundered on rich grass and died. His owner knew better too. That was the last time I've really ridden.

Horses are magic. I don't know how to word it any better.

Once my son is old enough to be doing his own thing and not wanting mom around so much I will get another.

Oh and Clary, just wanted to let you know I will be growing CORN in my yard again this year!!

[Apoc]

Originally Posted by MILK

I don't know if I can explain it.. I look at horses like many of you look at motorcycles. It's a challenge. I always preferred horses with some spunk to them - horses that do exactly what you tell them all the time are BORING. The last horse I spent any time with was a Polish Arabian Stallion that had been in a pasture for years with a few mares. His owner was afraid of him and he hadn't been ridden in years. He and I became great friends and he was an awesome horse. Eventually his owner took him back to her land (he had been at my instructors barn for several years) and one Spring he foundered on rich grass and died. His owner knew better too. That was the last time I've really ridden.

Horses are magic. I don't know how to word it any better.

Once my son is old enough to be doing his own thing and not wanting mom around so much I will get another.

Oh and Clary, just wanted to let you know I will be growing CORN in my yard again this year!!

I like corn.

[MILK]

Originally Posted by Apoc

I like corn.

Well I just need someone to help me dig beds now. GOOD GRIEF is the soil hard where I moved to! It's killing me. I am going to have to hire someone out to help. You're a bit too far but I bet you could beat the dirt into submission!!

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Apoc

I like corn.

Stop it....Corn will make u fat.