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Post by seniorgal on Jan 19, 2009 14:29:45 GMT -5
Hi: I have had my Standardbred (Artie) since last summer. He is 14 years young and is bay with large white star and one hind sock. He was already broke to ride when I adopted him. He does well doing walk/trot, but still needs some work on the canter. He is a great trail horse and I ride him in western tack. I have my own hobby farm in Campbellville and back on to conservation trails. Haven't been able to get out riding for a couple of months because of weather. Would be nice to have an indoor arena so I could work on transitions. sigh!!! At some point in time I think I will board Artie out so I can have that type of facility. It would also be nice to have some fellow equestrians to ride with. I have a wonderful neighbor who like to hack out with me, but if she's not available I am hesitant to venture out alone. Nobody would be home in my house during the day and I would really have a problem if something happened while hacking alone. It's not worth taking the risk.
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 19, 2009 15:33:38 GMT -5
Welcome aboard senior gal./ Nice to have you join.
Would be fabulous to see pics of your boy and to hear more about both of you.
Enjoy your stay here as it is a fun place to share and learn about STBS.
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Post by Grandiose on Jan 19, 2009 22:44:40 GMT -5
Hello Artie and SG!!!! Nothing better than a bay STB.  Sounds like you have some great riding country close by, I'm envious. When I lived in La Grande there were fabulous trails, so nice to get out and hear nothing but the wind in the trees, your horses hooves and breath and the occasional bird. Did you post any pix yet? |
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 20, 2009 13:44:37 GMT -5
I would love to post some pictures, but haven't got that figured out yet. I did join photobucket, but still have to sit down and figure that out too before I can send pics to this website. I'm not great with computers, so I may have to wait for a friend or family member to walk me through the process.
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 20, 2009 14:00:34 GMT -5
It is not hard at all. Once you upload pics to photobucket it supplies you with a link of which can be added via a post and inserting your link to photo. Gladly we could help you add them
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 20, 2009 15:50:30 GMT -5
Thanks MSA, I will get into photobucket and see how I do. If I run into problems will let you know and then maybe you can give me a hand.
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Post by Go and Play on Jan 20, 2009 17:17:41 GMT -5
Welcome!
I know what it's like to not have anyone to ride with, it can get kind of lonely. I'm not much of a hacker but I wish I could be one!
Anyways, welcome! and I can't wait to see pics!
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 20, 2009 18:29:17 GMT -5
Thanks MSA, I will get into photobucket and see how I do. If I run into problems will let you know and then maybe you can give me a hand. no problem. Just let me know....email any pics to morningstaracres@gmail.com |
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 20, 2009 22:03:57 GMT -5
Okay, I managed to upload some pics to photobucket, but now am stumped on how I get them onto this website for you people to see? Can someone walk me through it? I am determined to master this!!!!!
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 21, 2009 7:17:37 GMT -5
OK here goes. ONce you uploaded to photbucket it gives you a direct link under your pictures. Ok now once here you create a post Over your post box there are rows as follows: Subject - Message Icon - Add Tags- Add Smilies- Message. These titles appear on the left hand sidde of the message box (where you type) Under Tgas: Second row 4th icon over (looks like picture fram) - clikc on it and you will get the following ![]() [/img][/b] - once you clikc on your link and copy you paste it between the ]link here[ of the bold marked above.... Does this help any. Let me know... |
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Post by jengersnap on Jan 21, 2009 8:57:51 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures Was Artie an OSAS horse? The name is familiar |
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 21, 2009 16:51:00 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures Was Artie an OSAS horse? The name is familiar No, Artie wasn't an OSAS horse. I did a private adoption. Still working on figuring out those pictures. Hope to have some up soon.  |
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 21, 2009 16:57:55 GMT -5
Jengersnap: Is that a bosal you are using on your horse? Just wondered how they work? I am currently using an English hackamore on Artie as he seems to prefer it to having a bit in his mouth, and yes if you are wondering I have had his teeth floated since I got him. I love your avatar. Cute horse.
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Post by jengersnap on Jan 21, 2009 21:38:35 GMT -5
Thanks so much Yes, that's Marie (my STB) in her bosal. Actually, it was my previous STB's bosal. They work off the sensitive nerve endings in the nose. It engages with direct reining. A left or right rein pushes the opposite lower arm of the bosal against the side of the jaw, and a lifting of the reins for a stop rotates the bridge of the bosal down against the nose and actually tucks the head in. Bess wore one because you could ride her with a thought. Why put a cold metal piece in a mouth in the winter if you don't have to? Marie has a flexi (plastic covered) full cheek bit, but she never likes bits, whatever the type or material and trust me I've tried many. She did not fair well in a jumping hackamore for some reason, but the bosal is perfect. I did not start her in it as she was very forward and I didn't know at the time the speedy walk was just that. But last summer, with 3 years of riding under her belt, I said heck why not after finding she likes to eat when we rest on long rides, and I gave it a shot. She was better then ever, and no clenching or mouthing like she did with bits. At 21, it's far better to work with them and their idiosyncracies then against them. Bess almost exclusively went in one save parades and shows. Marie will likely be the same thing. |
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 22, 2009 8:48:19 GMT -5
Thanks so much Yes, that's Marie (my STB) in her bosal. Actually, it was my previous STB's bosal. They work off the sensitive nerve endings in the nose. It engages with direct reining. A left or right rein pushes the opposite lower arm of the bosal against the side of the jaw, and a lifting of the reins for a stop rotates the bridge of the bosal down against the nose and actually tucks the head in. Bess wore one because you could ride her with a thought. Why put a cold metal piece in a mouth in the winter if you don't have to? Marie has a flexi (plastic covered) full cheek bit, but she never likes bits, whatever the type or material and trust me I've tried many. She did not fair well in a jumping hackamore for some reason, but the bosal is perfect. I did not start her in it as she was very forward and I didn't know at the time the speedy walk was just that. But last summer, with 3 years of riding under her belt, I said heck why not after finding she likes to eat when we rest on long rides, and I gave it a shot. She was better then ever, and no clenching or mouthing like she did with bits. At 21, it's far better to work with them and their idiosyncracies then against them. Bess almost exclusively went in one save parades and shows. Marie will likely be the same thing. So, it sounds like it works much like the hackamore right? I wouldn't mind giving one a try as long as I know it will give me "whoa" when I need it. Not that Artie has ever done anything stupid like that, but it just gives me confidence to know it't there if I need it. ;D |
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Sounds like you have some great riding country close by, I'm envious. When I lived in La Grande there were fabulous trails, so nice to get out and hear nothing but the wind in the trees, your horses hooves and breath and the occasional bird.
