|
|
 Expert
Posts: 1631
   
Location: Somewhere around here | Tell us what you love about you horse/s, on and off the pattern!!
On the pattern I love how I can just fly to the first barrel and I know my horse will stop and turn it!! (Second barrel, not to much lol) Off the pattern I love how much of a goofball my horse is! He's just a big kid. Oh and he LOVES peppermints. Gotta give him a few every ride lol.
Edited by cecollins0811 2015-12-16 7:22 PM
|
|
| |
|
 Undercover Amish Mafia Member
Posts: 9991
 
Location: Kansas | He has alot of heart, and try. He is very willing to please. |
|
| |
|
 Money Eating Baggage Owner
Posts: 9586
Location: Phoenix | How good looking he is. And his personality. He's a complete goofball and so kind. Wouldn't hurt a fly (and doesn't have the energy to haha!). My horse is my soulmate!!
Edited by hammer_time 2015-12-15 8:25 AM
|
|
| |
|
  Whack and Roll
Posts: 6342
Location: NE Texas | He's been a challenge, but what's not to love, right? He keeps me on my toes and is not overly affectionate, but he tolerates me. It makes me laugh when he acts like he's scared of my friends or he doesn't like them and backs his ears or stomps his feet at them. They ask me what his "deal" is, and I reply, that's just Ricky. He's the most talented horse i've ever had the pleasure of saddling, and just too smart for his own good. There are days I cuss him and days I praise him, but every day I love him because he's such a turd.
 (20150927_110232-1.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
 20150927_110232-1.jpg (78KB - 160 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
 Miss Laundry Misshap
Posts: 5271
| My horse loves to work, and I love that! He is SO laid back, I can take him anywhere and ride him in a halter and leadrope, bareback. He also loves me. :) He tries his heart out for me, no matter what the conditions are.
 (Nate Bloomfield.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
Nate Bloomfield.jpg (83KB - 142 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
 Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443
Location: Oklahoma | I LOVE the fact I've had this guy since he was a weanling. He's logged over 6,000 miles hauling by the time he was 4. He's been across the country 2 times. He is also the most well minded, even tempered loving stallion. He's my heart and soul and takes care of my daughter.
 (11062754_10205256458784618_6375536473542485377_n.jpg)
 (Duncan12-4a.jpg)
 (Duncan Hotel.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
11062754_10205256458784618_6375536473542485377_n.jpg (89KB - 158 downloads)
Duncan12-4a.jpg (87KB - 147 downloads)
Duncan Hotel.jpg (82KB - 167 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Elite Veteran
Posts: 629
| I love everything about her. She's gorgeous, she's smart, she's a PITA getting into things, she's a Diva to the core, she's sweet as pie to my old crippled gelding sharing her hay piles with him, she has a HUGE heart, and we have learned so much together along the way that I never expected. |
|
| |
|
 Owner of a ratting catting machine
Posts: 2258
| TwistedK - 2015-12-15 8:42 AM
I LOVE the fact I've had this guy since he was a weanling. He's logged over 6,000 miles hauling by the time he was 4. He's been across the country 2 times. He is also the most well minded, even tempered loving stallion. He's my heart and soul and takes care of my daughter.
Okay. I need the back story on the indoors picture! |
|
| |
|
Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443
Location: Oklahoma | classicpotatochip - 2015-12-15 8:51 AM
TwistedK - 2015-12-15 8:42 AM
I LOVE the fact I've had this guy since he was a weanling. He's logged over 6,000 miles hauling by the time he was 4. He's been across the country 2 times. He is also the most well minded, even tempered loving stallion. He's my heart and soul and takes care of my daughter.
Okay. I need the back story on the indoors picture!
LOL... he was a 4 year old and we were invited to ride through the ballroom at the Hilton in Del Mar, CA for an event. He walked around a full room of people with bright lights, loud music, etc. Never faltered.
 (60432_10100661996924897_835705313_n.jpg)
 (63965_10100661997084577_1229968444_n.jpg)
 (540814_10100661996735277_1985276280_n.jpg)
 (578576_10100661997109527_1047297043_n.jpg)
 (581702_10100661996750247_117659308_n.jpg)
 (hotel.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
60432_10100661996924897_835705313_n.jpg (95KB - 144 downloads)
63965_10100661997084577_1229968444_n.jpg (88KB - 145 downloads)
540814_10100661996735277_1985276280_n.jpg (99KB - 144 downloads)
578576_10100661997109527_1047297043_n.jpg (73KB - 145 downloads)
581702_10100661996750247_117659308_n.jpg (99KB - 137 downloads)
hotel.jpg (43KB - 149 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Whack and Roll
Posts: 6342
Location: NE Texas | TwistedK.....I also love YOUR horse, as you well know!!!! He is my favorite horse that i've never seen or sat on. LOL My poor husband and I drool every time we look at his pics. |
|
| |
|
Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443
Location: Oklahoma | Herbie - 2015-12-15 8:56 AM
TwistedK.....I also love YOUR horse, as you well know!!!! He is my favorite horse that i've never seen or sat on. LOL My poor husband and I drool every time we look at his pics.
I think you're his biggest fan!!! We'll make it happen |
|
| |
|
 Shelter Dog Lover
Posts: 10277
| TwistedK, that is awesome!! I love my main guys personality and how bonded he is to me. He was my daughter's high school rodeo horse, she went to college and he was not being used. My other girls were well mounted. He was not for sale but Taylor Jacob's mom was always asking to try him. I finally priced him and said they could take him to try. I told my husband I was going to get on him at least once before he left- I had not been on a horse in 20 years. We just walked around the pasture. I got off and was setting poles for my daughter, at the third pole when I let go of the reins he took off back to the barn about 75 yards away. He came to a screeching halt, looked at me and came running back with a look on his face saying he was sorry and stopped right in front of me. My husband saw it and said well there goes 30k, yep I said he is not going anywhere. I knew he would take care of me so I started running barrels on him. At home I don't have to put a halter on him, he will follow me anywhere, can be grazing next to the trailer and I can call him to load up and he will load by himself. |
|
| |
|
 Veteran
Posts: 232
Location: Winging It in KY |  One is always happy to see me and nickers at me. He is very much in my pockets and always has to touch. I can call him to come in from the paddock and he will run as fast as he can go to get there and then slide to a stop right in front of me for his halter to be put on. He is always eager to please. He's not really seasoned yet on the barrels so he is still learning. But he tries very hard.
The other one is okay with being messed with. He likes to nuzzle me every now and then but mostly he is a loner. I'm okay with that. On the barrels, he is point and shoot. The harder you ride the better he does. I don't always ride hard enough and he makes mistakes because of me. But he's fun to ride.
The best thing I like about both of them: THEY PUT UP WITH ME!!! |
|
| |
|
Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443
Location: Oklahoma | rodeomom3 - 2015-12-15 9:13 AM
TwistedK, that is awesome!! I love my main guys personality and how bonded he is to me. He was my daughter's high school rodeo horse, she went to college and he was not being used. My other girls were well mounted. He was not for sale but Taylor Jacob's mom was always asking to try him. I finally priced him and said they could take him to try. I told my husband I was going to get on him at least once before he left- I had not been on a horse in 20 years. We just walked around the pasture. I got off and was setting poles for my daughter, at the third pole when I let go of the reins he took off back to the barn about 75 yards away. He came to a screeching halt, looked at me and came running back with a look on his face saying he was sorry and stopped right in front of me. My husband saw it and said well there goes 30k, yep I said he is not going anywhere. I knew he would take care of me so I started running barrels on him. At home I don't have to put a halter on him, he will follow me anywhere, can be grazing next to the trailer and I can call him to load up and he will load by himself.
Those types of horses are hard to sell emotionally. I've actually had mine offered for sale, and believe it or not, there wasn't any interest in him. I've since decided to keep him unless the perfect home presented itself. |
|
| |
|
 Elite Veteran
Posts: 617
Location: London Ontario | I love that she is always happy to see me. She is the pickiest horse I have ever owned and very much keeps me on my toes! She is forgiving but also reminds me to pick my battles. There is no better feeling then when she walks over to me in the pasture. She is a kind soul and wise beyond her years. She loves kids and knows she has to be extra careful around them! There really is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a person...
 (Peaches.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
Peaches.jpg (88KB - 138 downloads)
|
|
| |
|
Red Bull Agressive
Posts: 5981
Location: North Dakota | Gosh where do I start. I love everything about Cash! We don't barrel race but have started mounted shooting. I love that even the very first time I shot off him he never so much as flinched at the sound of the gun. I love that he's super handsome. I'm a sucker for a big chestnut with a lot of chrome. He has that AND a blue eye as a lovely bonus! I love that when I walk in the barn he greets me with the loudest, most obnoxious nickers and has his face practically pressed against the bars of his stall (and no, I don't do the feeding. The barn staff does. He's genuinely excited to see ME). I love that he's always in a good mood and if he refuses to do something, I've either failed in communicating it right or there's a physical issue going on. I love that he doesn't get worked up or spooked at little things. He takes pretty much anything in stride. I love that he's curious and expressive. He always wants to know what I'm doing and isn't shy about telling me if he likes or dislikes something. I love that I can put friends/family that have never ridden on him and he'll take care of them. I love that he always hops right in the trailer. Even after 12 hours on the road with a total stranger (me), he never hesitated to load the next day to finish the trip to his new home. I love that he's good for the vet, farrier, dentist, etc. I love that I can go in his stall or pen and just love on him and hug him and give him kisses. I'm a cuddler and I appreciate a cuddly horse. I love the way he makes me feel. I never thought I would find a horse I loved as much as Drifter, who was owned by a boarder at my old barn. I rode him in lessons and competed on him a bit. When I had to leave him I thought I was leaving my horse-y soulmate. Well after a few years and lots of pain, God brought me Cash. The love of my life. My best friend. There will never be another like him.  |
|
| |
|
 I Chore in Chucks
Posts: 2882
Location: MD | Well I have two so we'll start with the youngest. I'll do my best to keep it short, but probs not! I LOVE THESE POSTS!
Tonka
On the pattern - I love that he will ALWAYS keep me safe, maybe won't be the fastest on the block but he won't ever do something to lose me or throw me. He's the bomb- 9 out of 10 times Tonka will safety up if I get behind until I catch back up, then he'll hustle back up again definitely a keeper for me since I struggle with confidence.
Off the pattern - He is the sweetest, most puppy like personality and is just the most welcoming horse. He wins over most everyone he meets with his subtle curiosity and his puppy face. He's also so smart, this is the same horse that was picking up lead changes in one ride within 30 mins and I'm not exactly dena k here!
Hemi
On the pattern - He doesn't have an ounce of quit in him. He will run with three legs if you ask him to and he'll give every bit he has. He also is so exciting for me, he will put his head down and say, "Hang on mom!" (at least that's what I think he says ;)
Off the pattern - He's sassy and full of silliness, always flips his lips up when eating treats, shaking his head doing his silly excited stomps and nickers when you pour in his grain. He is also a go with the flow kind of dude, he's perfectly fine hanging out in his stall all day as long has he has food, and a few pets. He's never needy and self entertaining, and ALWAYS playing with and protecting Tonka from horses that are mean to him, it's so much fun to watch both of them racing around each day. |
|
| |
|
 Expert
Posts: 1525
| I have two...well kinda three now because I am going to buy mom's horse, Spencer. Casanova is one of those horses that never has to be ridden and he will give you 100 percent as if he has been ridden every day. He is always happy to do work. Super laid back and dependable. 100% gameface when he enters an arena...even when he was a colt and I was just seasoning him to rodeos he never found an excuse to do anything "coltish". Hollywood is one of those horses that I cant help but love because he LOVES me. He does whatever I ask and whatever my little girl, 2 years old, asks him to do without protest or argument. He is steadly becoming one of those horses that I know I'll be able to depend on no matter how many days its been since he was last rode. He is also 100% business when he gets in the alley and it doesnt matter if he has seen a barrel in six months, he craves it like he had just made a run the day before. Spencer is young, and I have gotten to run him a few times now. Usually I ride him if he has had a break, or if mom doesnt feel like getting out in the cold....he is the best minded colt. Even when he is silly he isn't dangerous and he has really started to figure out what his job is in the arena and I really appreciate the fact that I can blow him in there to the first barrel and him set and turn it just as hard as either of my open horses. |
|
| |
|
I Really Love Jeans
Posts: 3173
Location: North Dakota | I really like that he loves to be hugged and kissed on by my teenage son! See the pic in my name! |
|
| |
|
 Total Germophobe
Posts: 6437
Location: Montana | My mare...hard to describe, LOL. She is just one of those horses that you can trust...she might get a little fresh now and again, but you never feel out of control or like your gonna get hurt. I'm sure not everyone can get along with her because she will try to bluff you, but you can put anyone on her because she'll take care of them. I love her to death, and I would have another one just like her. She can be lazy and hard headed, but so far she is the best horse I have owned. She's not the fastest thing around, but she is pretty consistent and doesn't like to hit barrels. And she is a horse that you can walk into the arena and trot a pattern or go in there and run it. Off the pattern she's a little "hot" I think on trails because on trails she is all about GO and can go all day, but she and I enjoy them because we get our exercise and stay in shape that way. I love her and now as she is getting older, she's gonna be semi-retired to be a momma and I'm hoping I get some foals just like her (maybe a little faster! LOL). And she is a horse I kind of lucked into...my first "project" that my friends mother-in-law had for sale. She raised her and was getting out of raising horses. Just a good thing the whole way around. We've had our trials, but I love that little horse...not sure I can just pick on thing, ha-ha.
 (Pebbles 5-22-15 11.jpg)
Attachments
----------------
Pebbles 5-22-15 11.jpg (97KB - 149 downloads)
|
|
| |
Folks on-line