Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: JH Carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was happy to see you followed your nose and had Oz shod. Had the same kind of problem with my old fellow Thor. He went wild at a night parade, another time tore heavy gates off the hinges and threatened to demolish the barn. It took a

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lois I quite agree with you that enjoying a horse is however a person wants it. As for getting the leg over, those tendons and muscles need stretching. A few days of exercise and you can do it. I also enjoy just being around my two, grooming

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This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at 08:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To me horses are wonderful animals and they have been abused by many, so just giving them a wonderful home with loving care is enough if that is what you like. I so

Re Laurie and Oz

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I had horses for 6 or 7 years and never rode because I didn't know how and was afraid. I always felt people were pressuring me to ride. But I read an article by either John Lyons or Pat Parelli and they said people have horses for different reasons,

Re: Laurie and Oz

your own fault. 43 and know my limitations and push the boundaries, Roberta - Original Message - From: jgayle To: Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 10:36 PM Subject: Re: Laurie and Oz This message is from: jgayle I can't resist you fifty year olds talking about being at the end of your

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: Lisa Wiley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Genie, I always use the mounting block. I ride a fifteen hand Morgan that is gaited. I am really hoping Fjiona can be trained to ride. She is right around 14 hands. Has a smooth gate and is nice and wide. I do want to say anyone who

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: Lois Berenyi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Of all my fears related to returning to riding this was one I had not considered. Apparently between age 50 and 62 my lower back and hip joints had seized up. Now my fear is that I will not be

Re: Laurie and Oz

[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 3:37 AM Subject: Re: Laurie and Oz This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest wrote: This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey! I got my first horse , Fjord of course

Re: Laurie and Oz

up it's your own fault. 43 and know my limitations and push the boundaries, Roberta - Original Message - From: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 10:36 PM Subject: Re: Laurie and Oz This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey! I got my first horse , Fjord of course, at age 49..17 years later I am still riding! Granted I haven't ridden since October...too cold, but hope to start again this next month...after I clear the arena of snow and snow blow some

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean Ernest wrote: This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey! I got my first horse , Fjord of course, at age 49..17 years later I am still riding! Granted I haven't ridden since October...too cold, I think I WAS a

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] jgayle wrote: This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't resist you fifty year olds talking about being at the end of your riding days. Shame. I am eighty now and cleaning up the old saddle to get back on Fjord Gunnar.

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't resist you fifty year olds talking about being at the end of your riding days. Shame. I am eighty now and cleaning up the old saddle to get back on Fjord Gunnar. Of course I ride in my arena and he is a grumpy boy but very reliable

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey! I got my first horse , Fjord of course, at age 49..17 years later I am still riding! Granted I haven't ridden since October...too cold, but hope to start again this next month...after I clear the arena of snow and snow blow some

Re: Laurie and Oz

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The best advice I can give is Take Your Time! Don't feel badly and don't rush. Taking lessons is a good thing and if your instructor sees good things in you...super! I can recommend the book Overcoming the Fear of Riding by Theresa Jordan Ph.D. Peter