Re: Jack's turn
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/26/01 7:46:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << It was a particular challenge for me since one of the other Fjords with us was in heat and scheduled to be bred again that evening after we returned from the parade! Dusty kept telling me that there was no need to wait 'til evening! >> > NOW I ASK YOU, WHY ON EARTH DO YOU WANT TO CONTROLL US (males) WHEN WE ARE AT OUR MENTAL BEST? ESPECIALLY SINCE IT BECOMES A "CHALLENGE " TO YOU ?
Re: Jack's turn ( You Bet!)
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi there Toots, So good to hear from you. I'm happy for you and your new "Tow Master." Have your sweetie weld a "J" onto the word FORD," F(j)ORD ", That would be sooo cool : ). Hmmm, now let's see, FjordOTA, no, that wont do, Fjordundra, na, that wont do either. Oh well, some people have all the luck : ) Did Pat attach 4x4 blocks to the pedals? And of course a " Cush for the Tush." Don't want to see that big rig coming down the highway with little eyes peering over the steering wheel : ) I'm sure Dusty has reason to be so arrogant, (once a champion, always a champion).. He's earned it that's for sure. (So have you) Parades, big and small, always have a special effect on everyone. Fun, fun, fun.. Well, with the show now behind us, and my money running out, it's decision time. Since Brigid wears the pants in the work area, I would appreciate it if you could get together with her and plan a time for me to fly up there, have my lessons and then, plan for us to come up and pick up my boy. If I can get him to side pass, Dusty wont be the only one you'll have trouble with. I'll need to be tied up in that corner and hobbled. : ) In advance, I'd like to sincerely thank you for all the time and work you have put into Rafael, I realize it wasn't an easy task, as a lot sooner would have been a lot better. I promise to do my best to maintain the high standards that you have set for him and myself. Remember, "IF," I ever am fortunate enough to win a blue ribbon, I will make it well known that you were the trainer of us both. And, "IF" I screw up, (be it "my fault" or not, I will say YOU did it : ). (I'm a coward.) Well, as you stated, it's breeding time, so I wont waste your time rambling on, and I gotta get to Brigid now (whoops, didn't mean it that way) we have lots to do. Say hi to Pat for me. Luv yea, your friends and avid students, Jack 'n Brigid
Re: Jack's turn
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/26/01 7:46:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Came to a stop light. When the light turned green, I proceeded on through and hit 'resume', a bit too soon I guess! It was ZM, pulled 3 G's in 6 seconds! We were laughing hysterically and I was apologizing profusely to the horses, promising to do better next time! POWER PLUS! Brigid, maybe I should take 'driving lessons' from you! LOL! >> LOL. Yep, it does take some getting used to! I quickly discovered that one needs to accelerate the truck till it's no less than 5 miles away from your "set" speed before hitting "resume." Can you say 1st gear?! << It was a particular challenge for me since one of the other Fjords with us was in heat and scheduled to be bred again that evening after we returned from the parade! Dusty kept telling me that there was no need to wait 'til evening! >> This is very funny, and a testament to your control of Dusty and his "best friend!" Really, sounds like you had a great time. I know what you mean about your mount feeling different during the parade, proud of himself. Tommes just became a different horse in that show arena. When I looked at the pictures later, I was even more impressed with how nice he looked. I believe horses have a strong "sense of self" and like being looked at and admired. Brigid
Re: Jack's turn
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Saturday, May 26, 2001 7:47 AM Subject: Jack's turn >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>control before. Guess I need to read the instruction manual! We had been >'cruising' along at 55 mph. Came to a stop light. When the light turned >green, I proceeded on through and hit 'resume', a bit too soon I guess! It >was ZM, pulled 3 G's in 6 seconds! We were laughing hysterically and I >was apologizing profusely to the horses, promising to do better next time! >POWER PLUS! > >Gail I can not see that the Ford acted any different than your fjord, Dusty!!
Jack's turn
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/25/01 5:57:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << ><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Want my TURN?? I'm over due, and, now way behind my sweetie : ( See yea all in Turlock : >> Hi, It has been a while since I've had time to jot a few lines. Spring brings a ton of breeding and training 'barn obligations' around this ranch that's for sure! Makes for some very long days and short nights. Was really sorry to have missed the new Oregon Gold show, but with May being the height of breeding season, just couldn't be gone for that long - kind of an occupational hazard for stallion owners. Brigid, congratulations on your successful 'voyage' to the Oregon Gold show! Yes, it is indeed Jack's turn now. Raphael and I are awaiting Jack's visit for his 'weekend with Gayle'. Raphael has been here for 'summer camp' and it is now time for Jack to learn how to run the new program that has been installed into Raphael! He has a new haircut and is lookin' buff! I too purchased a new truck, well, new to me. It is a '97 Ford 3/4 ton with ALL of the bells and whistles. O, makes me feel like Queen LaGayla toolin' down the road. I never had it so good! I couldn't attend the Gold show, but decided I could be gone at least for an afternoon. So I hitched up the new truck (needed a 'maiden voyage' anyway), packed up some of the gals from my barn, 3 Fjords, a banner, and headed for Florence, OR on the coast, to ride in the Rhododendron Parade. OH MY GOSH! Had no idea it was that BIG! I guess it is second only to the Rose parade in Portland! It was HUGE! There were 106 entries. The other 2 gals with me were riding 'new to them' Fjords plus it was the first parade for both of the horses. They all handled everything in stride and Dusty was his usual self. Don't know what it is, but he always gets very puffed up and full of himself in parades. He's an awfully arrogant fellow and seems that he just loves to show off. The more applause, the fancier he gets. He feels like he is just wiggling out of his skin. It was a particular challenge for me since one of the other Fjords with us was in heat and scheduled to be bred again that evening after we returned from the parade! Dusty kept telling me that there was no need to wait 'til evening! Everyone was tired, but content at the end of the parade. Several 'family & friends' had come along to watch the parade and lend helping hands. After we unsaddled the horses and loaded them back into the trailer, we decided it was time for some 'people food' so we headed for our favorite seafood restaurant. When we arrived there, the hostess told us it would be about an hour's wait since they had just been inundated by 80 people from the Corvette club! We had heard that there were about 50 'Vets' there for the 'Show 'n Shine'! , they were gorgeous! We knew the food there was excellent, so decided to stay. We stuffed ourselves - only problem was that after that good food, it felt like time for a nap! NOT! Still had the trip home, plus breeding obligations. Upon arriving back home, was greeted by my husband who told me that someone had unexpectedly 'dropped off' a mare in heat to be bred! NO REST FOR THE WICKED! I must be a very BAD person! LOL! The new truck performed admirably on our trip except that I need to learn to drive all over again! I am not used to having so many amenities like automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise, etc. I've never had cruise control before. Guess I need to read the instruction manual! We had been 'cruising' along at 55 mph. Came to a stop light. When the light turned green, I proceeded on through and hit 'resume', a bit too soon I guess! It was ZM, pulled 3 G's in 6 seconds! We were laughing hysterically and I was apologizing profusely to the horses, promising to do better next time! POWER PLUS! Brigid, maybe I should take 'driving lessons' from you! LOL! 'Til Next Time, Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com
