This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings from Sunny Central Oregon!
Sue in NB wrote: >..one can simply pull both feet out of the stirrups and set them on >the ground so that your mount can run right out from under you and thus >eliminate any falls altogether. LOL. I'm a bit behind on my reading, but I just had to comment on this one! It reminds me of the first time I rode Taffy with spurs on. I guess I poked a bit too hard for her and she started to buck (quite respectably, too), after the fourth jump she lost her balance and kind of squatted down on her hind end, almost sitting down, and I slid back and landed right on my feet behind her. Well, my feet were still in the stirrups when she stood back up, but I just happened to be riding my Keiffer saddle and the leathers slid right off the bars (HEY, just like their supposed to do!) leaving me standing behind Taffy with my feet still in the irons and the leathers draped across my toes! I laughed so hard I fell to my knees, otherwise I'd never have gotten a bit dirty! Congratulations to the Bailey's on the arrival of their newest Fjord!! (I have to wait till June for our only baby this year.:( ) Lisa: Great advise on driving attire! I too am a big fan of second hand stores! Especially the "ritzier" consignment joints (where I got my 100% wool, White Stag jacket for $10!) ANNOUNCEMENT! For all you west coasters, Small Farmer's Journal IS having our Horsedrawn Equipment, Buggy & Horse Auction this year! The dates are May 25, 26, 27, 2001. For more info you can call SFJ at 1-800-876-2893 or log on to our web site (YES! It's finally up and running.) www.smallfarmersjournal.com Come check it out! Amy - who just happens to work for SFJ. Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud, Tillie & Amy Evers Redmond, OR http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
