--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00002 Date: 03/29/97 From: DEBBY TAYLOR Time: 10:40pm \/To: MEG ALFONI (Read 2 times) Subj: Our vacation! -> Just got back from a week in Barbados...sunshine, warm weather, surf, -> sand, sea...wow!! It sounds like you had a great time. You got a whole week in a row. How do you rate? We scheculed ours for last week and they resceduled it for next year. We got one day underprotest. If things don't change thats all we are going to be able to get at a time. Because of the grandkid last year we got our longest vacation in 11 years, 4 days in a row. -> Glad to be home, albeit to the coldest weather all winter..boo!! -> Spring was supposed to have arrived while we were away....Sure missed -> my horses and puppies! It was supplose to be windy and down in the low 60s today. Boy did the weather man miss this time. It was 74 and calm. David spent over an 1 1/2 using a shedding blade on Smokey. He is beginning to look pretty good. Debby --- PCBoard (R) v15.3/2 * Origin: The Knights End BBS (1:208/606) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00003 Date: 03/30/97 From: BOB KOHL Time: 03:38am \/To: JEAN PROPHET (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: OPPS! >> riding him in a bosal.. and this is one of the >> weekness of a Bosal.. > Uh Ohhhhhhhhhhhh ....... I knew it in advance.. I never figured on this kind of thing. Remember I've been using a Bosal for a lot of years. It's also the reason I've never used it on CJ.. >> down.. and he was galloping full out at the fences.. >> was up in a two point trying to pull his head around >> when I think he ducked out from under me... > I can just see it in my mind ..... one of the things I'm afraid PATTI > will do sometime ..... X is too lazy to do that but I've no doubt in my > mind that PATTI might try it. Well Straw is a little bulldog.. His breeding is Quincey Dan. That's old bulldog type quarter horse. Lot's of muscle to deal with when he did this.. and he's a fast little bugger when he wants to be. :( >> Am a bit banged up this morning.. chuckle.. still >> getting dirt out or my mouth and nose.. left ear is >> still ringing from where I banged my head.. back is >> out.. > OUCH ..... Well my right thigh has been the worst.. have a large knot where he kicked me on the way down. >> Hmm haven't had a ride like that in years! An >> interesting 5-7 minutes. > I'll bet ...... and did your life pass before your eyes in a short > time . Didn't happen.. was not really frightened at all.. although I get tense the first time he went for the fence and then I knew the game.. and thanks. ;) >> The little SOB has a malicious side to him.. and it >> can't be ignored now. > Yea ..... you sure cannot let him get away with that -- just as I > cannot let PATTI get away with anything either. Well not doing anything with him right now.. he also cracked a hoof at the hairline.. so we need to see what the shoer says about it... so that we don't get a sizeable piece off hoof coming off there.. that wouldn't be healthy. In fact I'm completely ignoring him. >> I've temporarily joined the Megus pop, creak and groan >> club for a couple of days. > HOpe it's just for a few days -- after my last spill my back is STILL > hurting from time to time. Most of the time I make sure I put my back > brack on before I ride. Well he was put into the small pen for me and I dealt with him as soon as I could the same night. I then got on him and rode him bareback since I couldn't lift the saddle.. Ride CJ the night after.. but skipped last night then rode her again tonight. Doing better. > You take it easy now for a few days ...... I'll be thinking about > ya'!!! Take care ..... Can't do that.. chuckle.. the kid wouldn't understand. She got a full course today without being saddled. BK --- DB A3000sl/001347 * Origin: * Conniption BBS * one fit at a time (1:102/861) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00004 Date: 03/30/97 From: BOB KOHL Time: 03:39am \/To: VICKI NICHOLS (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: Mom? > Well, it took its toll on me. I missed almost an entire WEEK of > work - I got it on Friday, was off (scheduled day off) on Monday, too > sick to get outta bed Tuesday, went to work Wednesday and fell off a > ladder so I went home. Was off the rest of the week. GO GET ANTIBTIOTICS! This one is not a simple virus.. I know! Vic, take care of yourself! > It's week FOUR now and I finally feel that it MIGHT just go away. > Just in time for my biopsy on Monday and my exploratory the next week! > :) What exploratory??? BK --- DB A3000sl/001347 * Origin: * Conniption BBS * one fit at a time (1:102/861) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00005 Date: 03/30/97 From: BOB KOHL Time: 03:41am \/To: VICKI NICHOLS (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: house!! > I FINALLY GOT THE MODEM TO WORK! I'm not holding my breath...will > have time to mess with it in a week or two, MAYBE! OK be advised I may be over there next week for a day.. I'll let you know and if you want I'll take a quick look.. also your RC is a nice guy and I can ask him to help if you want. > Attention, Mike & Jean - My uncle bought me an Amish-made > Meadowbrook cart and deluxe Smucker's harness for my birthday. I will > haul Spot down to the buggy place next Saturday to get her all fitted up > properly! (HUGE GRIN, TOO HUGE TO ABBREVIATE!) Hey! don't let the old one go! BK --- DB A3000sl/001347 * Origin: * Conniption BBS * one fit at a time (1:102/861) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00006 Date: 03/30/97 From: BOB KOHL Time: 03:42am \/To: MEG ALFONI (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: OPPS! > BK :>I've temporarily joined the Megus pop, creak and groan club > BK :>for a couple of days. > Well, welcome to the club, I think....seriously, sounds as though you > were lucky to get off so easily...be more careful!!! And get a BIT in > that horse's mouth!! Well if you're ready for this..... CJ is darn near in Show shape from a few years ago.. I lunged her last night and she kicked into a lope and just loped for about 15 minutes till she relaxed.. Darn near did the same tonight! However.. after riding her, she's not completely sane yet after the last heat... ;) BK --- DB A3000sl/001347 * Origin: * Conniption BBS * one fit at a time (1:102/861) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00007 Date: 03/29/97 From: JEAN PROPHET Time: 12:26pm \/To: MEG ALFONI (Read 2 times) Subj: Workin' Miss PATTI I worked PATTI in the round pen (again with her saddle on) ..... then, since she was so laid back and calm I had Buddy hold her and I got on - carefully. She stood perfectly still but started to shake (tremble) ..... I cooed to her and rubbed her on her withers while Buddy cooed at her head. I didn't do anything else but just sit there -- then I got off .... she still stood perfectly still while I took off her bridle and put her halter back on. Nice thing about PATTI ..... she'll stand perfectly still while you take off her halter, drop it to the ground and there she stands "naked" until you slip her bridle on - she never moves a muscle ...... same way from bridle to halter. Guess I must have done something right with her . Then we went back to the barn and PATTI got a bath (she was soooooooo good!) ...... then X got a bath and a clip job. There were a lot of flies in the barn so I put fly masks on all the horses .... PATTI hadn't ever had one on -- I just went slow and easy with her and after about 10 mintues of me "cooing" to her she put her head down and let me slip the fly mask over her ears pretty as you please. PATTI certainly has come a long way .... it's taken a long time but I honestly think she trusts me now -- we are definately bonding and becoming comfortable with each other. Makes me really feel good ... --- * Origin: Home is Where the Horses Are!! (1:371/33) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00008 Date: 03/31/97 From: MEG ALFONI Time: 08:25am \/To: JEAN PROPHET (Read 2 times) Subj: Disregard ... JP :> I takes LOTS of will power ..... AND, a good enough JP :>REASON to quit (Buddy was my reason) .... I've even gotten JP :>used to my contact lenes now too .... I LOVE 'em!!! Contact lenses too?! Gosh, do people still recognize you (g)!! JP :> Will do ....... he's an amazing man -- AND, my BEST JP :>friend too!! Sounds like Richard...even during those times when we "hate" each other, we still are each other's best friend. (g) Meg --- * Origin: Elizabeth's Revenge (1:330/173) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00009 Date: 03/31/97 From: MEG ALFONI Time: 08:30am \/To: BOB KOHL (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: OPPS! BK :>I've never ridden a horse that spent 5-7 minutes at a full BK :>gallop at various parts of the fence trying to get me off.. BK :>it was interesting. He was going to fast to step off. Scary stuff! Any idea what set him off? Sounds kinda drastic even for an ornery horse. My first horse used to do this with other people...he'd just take off, go over brooks, under trees, along fence lines. ...just about anything to get the rider off. He did it with me a couple of times when I first got him....in those days, no one had heard of John Lyons, Perrelli, etc....I beat the cr** out of him...he never did it with me again. Not quite sure what I'd do nowadays..... BK :>He's getting CJ's old training bit.. now that's a bit that BK :>WILL turn a horse... However he also cracked his hoof.. so BK :>no riding until I loosen up and we find out what the story BK :>is on the hoof. Too bad. Would have been good to get back up and try to straighten this guy around. Hope the hoof heals soon. Things here are slow...my enthusiasm level is really low and I can't figure out why. Got 2 students now, the rest will return with the good weather. And, to top it all off...we're supposed to get 10-20 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow. Nice of winter to hold off so long. Geesh!! Meg --- * Origin: Elizabeth's Revenge (1:330/173) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00010 Date: 03/31/97 From: MEG ALFONI Time: 08:34am \/To: VICKI NICHOLS (Read 2 times) Subj: house!! VN :> I FINALLY GOT THE MODEM TO WORK! I'm not holding my VN :>breath...will have time to mess with it in a week or two, VN :>MAYBE! Yeah!! Glad to see you back online! VN :> All the utilities go on in my name on 4-1-97; will VN :>start moving in after I have it fumigated, etc. One VN :>(wrought iron) fence will be up...am making plans for VN :>another fence and a corral. Great!! Fumigated??? Ugh!! VN :> Attention, Mike & Jean - My uncle bought me an VN :>Amish-made Meadowbrook cart and deluxe Smucker's harness VN :>for my birthday. I will haul Spot down to the buggy place VN :>next Saturday to get her all fitted up properly! (HUGE VN :>GRIN, TOO HUGE TO ABBREVIATE!) Wow!!! Would your Uncle like another niece (g)? Sounds tooooo spiffy!!! Pictures!! Pictures!! VN :>LINES. Voice line, and you gotta love this number (a VN :>palindrome) - (602) 336-9633 Aha! Easy to remember. Good luck, Vic. You sure deserve this!! Meg --- * Origin: Elizabeth's Revenge (1:330/173) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 243 HORSES Ref: E3^00011 Date: 03/31/97 From: MEG ALFONI Time: 08:37am \/To: VICKI NICHOLS (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: Mom? VN :> It's week FOUR now and I finally feel that it MIGHT VN :>just go away. Just in time for my biopsy on Monday and my VN :>exploratory the next week! :) What??!!! What the heck is going on? Meg --- * Origin: Elizabeth's Revenge (1:330/173)