Genuine??

[Maisie]

This is so weird, but I was thinking how much I liked a certain horse even though I hadn't seen him for months...and I mean really, really, I think about this beautiful horse most of the time and he's sorta like stuck in my mind. Do you think it's weird or just a horselover's thing? Or is this so-called attraction just fake or a fluke? It's really funny, at times, when I imagine I'm rubbing his nose or whatever...

Just asking for opinions!

[This message has been edited by Maisie (edited 17 May 2000).]

[Beverley Entwistle]

Hi Maisie,

No I do not think it is weird. Occassionally when I go to the riding school there is a horse that I just fall for. There
was one arrived a few weeks ago called Jerome he is a chestnut about 16.2 and gourgeous. He has been sold and I will probably not see him again and it is times like this that I wish I was in a position to buy my own horse because I would have loved him.

Beverley

[Maisie]

It didn't hurt much (emotionally) when I couldn't see that lovely horse I knew, but when time went by, it was like getting worse each week. Wonder if you got that?

[Laya]

I'm like that with Justin. I can't stand not seeing him, and when I broke my toe and couldn't even do ground work with him, it killed me!! That was a long three weeks!! I love Justin. He's my baby. Some people even joke that I'm his "mother", "best friend", "girlfriend", you name it, I'm that.

Then, at a riding stable that I never really went to a lot, there was this horse named Air Jordan (AJ). He was boarded there, and no matter when I went to this stable, I ALWAYS had to go see him!! I was eleven/twelve (maybe even ten), and he was my dream horse and I'd sneak away from riding camp just to catch a glimpse of him. :) Boy, he was great. Now, he's moved to another stable, but I still remember how his whiskers felt on my cheek, how velvety his nose was on my palm, and how shiny his mahogany/black coat was... *sigh*

Some people even comment on some horses that they'd make the perfect human being (like a boyfriend/girlfriend/friend or whatever). Justin or AJ would of been perfect for that. Justin has a wonderful personality, I even had a dream that he turned in to the best looking guy I ever did see!! Best yet, he had a wonderful personality. At least, I don't compare my boyfriends to Justin. That'd be a bit unfair to the boys... Justin would always come out in the top!!

Top 10 Reasons:

1. He looks after me and cares what happens to me.
2. He apologizes.
3. He's good looking.
4. He has a great sense of humor (well, HE thinks he's funny).
5. He can be full of himself sometimes, but he doesn't carry a mirror or comb with him!!
6. He is intelligent and picks up on my moods, and he treats me how I need it. He gives me a shoulder to cry on, warns me when I'm not acting how he appreciates it...
7. He listens to my problems and doesn't talk back. Though I can tell when he's ticked at me with his body motions, but he doesn't yell at me or anything.
8. He isn't physical, well, THAT kind of physical.
9. He gives his all, even if he doesn't want to do it.
10. I'm never worried he'll dump me for my best friend. I don't get jealous of fillies, only humans...

[Maisie]

Yeah, it's like when I have problems I'll just imagine I'm in Jupiter's stall and crying on his lovely sleek coat...aww...like right now *sigh*

[Jennifer Harris]

I used to have a horse, Her name was Glory, she was my first horse, I got her for Christmas when I was 4. I am now 22 and had to sell Glory about 3 years ago. I still have the fondest memories of her, they can calm me to this day. Memories of walking out in the pasture, finding her laying down, and she didnt mind if i sat between her legs and leaned against her neck..(although this isnt a practice i would recommend with most horses) Looking up at the stars. Talking to her about my hopes and dreams. She was my best friend. If i was sad, i could always go cry on her shoulder. She would look at me with those big brown eyes, and it seemed as though she somehow understood. I miss her greatly. Last I heard she was pet to 4 children. Who seem to be just as crazy about her as I was. Their mother recently sent me some pictures they had drawn of her, and it makes me so happy to see that she is in a loving home.
I think certain horses draw people to them. And if you find that horse that makes you feel like you have a friend, then it is probably the best friend you will ever know. :D

[Maisie]

That was beautiful, Jennifer! I was so moved by your post, I think you can be a writer or something... :D!

[Gwenllian]

I don't have your eloquence, Jennifer,at least not in English,perhaps in Welsh?? Nah!! Nobody would understand,but I get the picture.My Dan is 17,and I've had him a year.He's my third horse in three years.Yes, I know.... mega mistakes.No 1 was a lunatic and No2 had to be put down, she was 41 years old not 21 as stated! Honestly!However, I'm proud to say that she was in much better condition when I put her down than she was when I had her.Dan does not have very good stable manners but they are improving vastly, following advice received on New Rider.He trod on the same toe twice in one day,he bit me in the boob, through a T- shirt, sweatshirt and thick coat, drawing blood.He mowed me down once coming out of the stable door, just because he wanted to get out faster that I could lead him.But I love him to bits.I'm a disabled rider, and I like to hack out alone.I have a purpose built block in our barn.Dan stands for ever whilst I get on.Waits for me to sort my stirrups ,girth and myself out, and doesn't move a whisker until I say 'walk on'.I wouldn't stand a chance if he even stepped from the block whilst I was mounting, I don't have the suppleness or 'spring' in my joints.To dismount, I drop a shocking pink piece of 3x2 re-constituted foam onto the floor next to him, in order to take some of the 'Shock' from my joints as I land.My kids call it 'Mum's landing pad!'. He doesn't even look at it, until after it reaches the ground, then he adjusts his position, so that I land with both feet on it.Out hacking,I can truthfully say that I haven't found anything he's scared of.Something may make him jump, but that can't be helped, but he is fantastic.I feel so humble,that he's prepared to put up with so much, just to make me happy.Following advice from New Rider on stable manners, we've all but stopped him biting.He still pulls a bit, but not like he used to.He has stopped barging in doorways too, so he is obviously still teachable, and he's my star pupil!! Not barging has to be worth a carrot,..or two.....??

[Allie]

what a wonderful horse you have Gwenllian! I volunteer at a therapuetic riding center, and I am amazed every time I go there at how patient those horses are. Many have to stand between the mounting rapms for up to ten minutes while riders get on, and they never move. They always seem to be able to sense what is best for each particular rider, and your Dan seems to be no different. Three cheers for disabled riders!

Allie

[Maisie]

Yep, three cheers for disabled riders! The RDA over at my place is always looking for volunteers and I would have if I had the time!

I've gotten news of my favourite horse - that he's doing fine and I'm really happy! Thanks lots, Minx! I hope he won't be sold to some other place that treats him badly and stuff...even though he can be regular devil at times...

[minx]

you're welcome!!

you're right! jupiter can be an angel one moment and a devil the next... he bit my elbow! *ouch*

i don't think that the horses there will be sold... if, say, the club closes down then they'll all be sold in one go. i know that saddle club's future is very uncertain. just hope that it'll transform back into the place it once used to be a few years back, when i was riding in Greendale. there were much more horses then.

everyone will always hold a special horse dearly in their heart. i've left Greendale for years and i still miss this horse called Demelza. i don't even know where she is now:(