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1. How old were you when you first started riding?
10 or 11
2. First horse ridden:
Joy, who ended up being my 1st horsey.
3. First horse trotted on:
Joy
4. First horse cantered on:
Joy
5. First Horse fallen off of:
Bit-O-Honey but it wasn't really a fall so much as an intentional dismount into an upright & standing position. My saddle was slipping!
6. Most recent horse fallen off of:
HAHA Ralph! LOL Cuz I had a hangover & decided to sit on him bare back with out so much as a halter on him, asked Jay to go get the camera to take cute pics (& I should explain that the door to the arena opens & shuts like a hand operated garage door) so Jay comes back & Ralph goes to great him only for the door to start coming down on his neck! Now poor Ralph thinking the building was coming down on him, takes off & I purposely fell as not to be thrown into the round pen......
such fun.... Partly why I don't drink anymore!
7. First horse you trotted over poles with:
Joy
8. First horse jumped with:
I believe it was Joy but it might have been Nigel. A 17 hand Thoroughbred eventer my Mom & I were considering buying when I was a kid.
9. First horse who ran away with you:
Hasn't happened yet.
10. First horse that scared the crap out of you:
Joy, the day she got caught in the round pen fence.....
How the heck she did it I'll never know!
11. First horse shown?
Joy.
12. First horse to win a class with:
Joy. It was Huntseat Eq. I was 11 or 12
13. Do you/have you taken lessons:
Yes, loooong time ago.
14. First horse you ever rode bareback:
Joy
15. First horse trail ridden with:
Joy
16. Current Barn name:
Don't believe I have one, but it used to be velcro butt!
I could ride anything with or with out a saddle, at any speed, bucking or jumping & never fall off. My butt's not like that anymore however....lol
17. Do you ride English or western?
Both & though I probably prefer English, I'm warming up to western in my old age for it's laid back pace.
18. First Horse to place at a show with:
Joy
19. Ever been to horse camp?
Nope, but I worked at one once.
20. Ever been to a riding clinic?
Nope
21. Ridden sidesaddle?
HAHA, yea but only for fun.
22. First horse leased:
Leased Joy before I bought her to make sure it would work out.
23.first horse owned:
Joy
24. Highest ribbon in a show-
Either the year end High Point all-around with Joy in 93' or my Top 5 at Buckskin Congress with Ralph in 06'.
25. Ever been to an 'A' rated show?
They don't rate Quarter horse shows like that, so no. Unless you consider the Lamplight show we attended to photograph?
26. Ever competed in pony games/relay races?
Pont games? No, not yet. Though Snowflake at her whole 14.2 hands should qualify!
27. Ever fallen off at a show:
Nope. Had a close call though when some stupid B*@CH poked Ralph in his eye with her whip as she passed me!
28. Do you ride Hunter/Jumpers?
Used to. The closest I come to it these days is jumping Flakers at home....
29. Have you ever barrel raced?
Yuppers!!! Competed on Joy & did REALLY well. We never placed below 3rd.
30. Ever done pole bending?
Yup with Joy. Though it wasn't her stronghold like barrels were.
31. Favorite gait:
Free gallop or a true Extended trot
32. Ever cantered bareback?
Cantered, galloped, jumped......
33. Have you ever done dressage?
Nope.
34. Have you ever evented?
Nope, just arena jumping
35. Have you ever mucked a stall?
Too many times.
36. Ever been bucked off?
Not yet! Though many have tried!
37. Ever been on a horse that reared?
Yup, several. One, Baron, reared up so high to avoid running over a stupid little wayward pony & her moronic rider, that we almost flipped over backwards!
38. Horses or ponies?
Horses. The bigger the better. Though I do have a soft spot in my heart for ponies as my little Snowflake is one. Poor little thing is only 14.2! Not short enough for POA but not tall enough for "horse" status....
39. Do you wear a helmet?
Never, though I spose I prolly should some times.
40. What's the highest you've jumped:
5.5
41. Have you ever ridden at night?
Yes, all the time, but once on trail! OMG I almost peed my pants! LOL It's scary being back in the woods in the pitch dark!
42. Do you watch horsey television shows?
Sometimes on RFD. I like the National finals Rodeo & Thoroughbred racing too. Oh & the Rolex.
43. Have you ever been seriously hurt/injured from a fall?
Not yet! *knocks on wood* ^^'
44. Have you ever ridden without anything (no saddle, bridle, halter etc)?
On Joy
45. Do you ride in an arena or ring?
Both. Though I wish I had trails too....
46. Have you ever been trampled by a horse?
Nope, thank God! (Once again *knocks on wood*)
47. Have you ever been bitten?
Who hasn't! I don't think it's possible to be around horses your whole life & never get bitten.
48. Ever had your foot stepped on by a horse?
Many, many times........*sigh* lol
49. Do you clean your tack regularly?
Not like I should.
50. Ever played ride-a-buck?
Loooong time ago!
*YOUR HORSE*---
51. Show name:
"Mitos Kiss This" is Ralph's, "Colidas HI Elegant" is Snowflakes, though I want to change it & "CR Joy" was Joy's
(The CR stood for Co-Regent her sire & the Co in Co-Regent stood for Colida, her & Snowflakes Grand daddy.)
52. Barn Name:
Ralph & Snowflake
53. Any nicknames?
Ralph's are - Poopie, Big Guy, Buddy, Pretty Boy & Numbnuts. LOL
Snowflakes are - Flakers, Flake, Pea, The Spotted Wonder Pony & Swizzlez.
54. Breed:
Ralph is Appendix Quarter Horse (QH & TB cross) & Snowflake is Foundation Appaloosa with QH and TB bloodlines
55. Goes english or western:
Ralph goes both but his lope needs some slowing cuz he's built more for Huntseat. Snowflake is mainly english aside from barrels.
56. Sex?
Gelding & Mare
57. Age:
7 & 6
58. Primary Discipline?
Pleasure
59. Show experience:
Several years worth.
60. Good on the trail:
Haven't had the privilege of trying with either one yet.
61. Did you train this horse yourself?
Ralph came to me pretty much trained with accolades but I do work with him & Snowflake was broke & trained by Jay & I alone. Her ground work, predominately by Jay & everything under saddle by myself.
62. Vices:
Snowflake unfortunately picked up cribbing from a horse at our old barn....
& Ralph likes to kick when he gets his meals....lol He will also weave & freak out if I ever leave him alone in the arena.
63. Spooky?
Most of the time no for both, but I would have to say Ralph can be worse depending on the situation & how I handle it. If I'm not scared he picks up on it & calms down.
64. Is your horse able to be ridden bareback:
Ralph yes, haven't really tried with Snowflake yet.
65. Does your horse come when you call?
Ralph always does & Snowflake most of the time. Unless they just got turned out then no, they need to get their energy out 1st!
66. Is your horse good with children and other horses?:
Ralph pretty much gets along with everybody. He loves kids & other horses. Snowflake on the other hand, tolerates kids & can be quite nasty to other horses! lol
67. Is your horse worked regularly:
The weather's been abysmal lately and there have been other issues....but hopefully soon. God willing any way. I really want my guys at home....
68. Ever a lesson horse?
Nope
69. Does your horse like treats?
DUH! lol What horse doesn't!
70. Do you take lessons on your horse?
Nope
71. Is your horse easy to work around?
Yes, both are for the most part unless Flake is in heat!
72. Has your horse ever escaped from it's stall?
Nope
74. Is your horse hard to worm?
For me yes, both can be a pain, but not for Jay, he's taller & stronger....lol
75. Is your horse good for the farrier / vet?
Yes, both are great. Flake hates her strangles up the nose though!
76. Have you ever won a class with your horse?
With Ralph
77. Have you ever had a moment where you feel really connected to your horse?
All the time. Even when I'm not with them.
78. Does your horse like hay?
Are there horses that don't?
79. Does your horse have special feed or supplement?
Yup, they're both on SmartPaks
80. Does your horse often have a very messy stall?
Depends
81. Does your horse use any special boots?
Splint boots
82. Do you use a whip and spurs?
Small english spurs & a crop for Flake. I never use it, she just needs to know it's there....lol
83. Does your horse like to run?
Snowflake does BIG time! Ralph on the other hand, only when he's turned out. He's got pleasure training so ingrained in him that if I try to get him to run w/me on his back he just speeds up a bit, then hops & squeaks....
84. How many times a week do you ride your horse?
Weather & health permitting, any where from 2-4 days a week. Unfortunately I have to drive an hour just to get to the barn.
85. Does your horse have markings?
Snowflake is a bay kaleidoscope of spots, roaning & mottling! Though she had a full star when she was a baby w/flakes on her butt & white on the back of her front right pastern. Ralph only has a star & snip w/black points.
86. Do you braid your horse for shows?
Yes....*sigh*......& I hate doing it! lol
87. What color is your horse's halter?
Navy blue is Ralph's current one & Rainbow is Flake's current one.
88. Does your horse follow you?
Yes, both do. More Ralph than Snowflake though. I think she likes Jay more than me!
89. Can your horse backup?
Yes both can on ground & under saddle.
90. Is your horse's trot easier to sit to or post to?
Either is pretty nice with Ralph. Snowflake is getting there but is best to post on right now.
91. Have you ever dressed your horse up for Halloween?
Used to.
With Joy that is.
93. Has your horse ever produced offspring?
Joy had a baby before I owned her.
94. Do you and your horse have "colors"?
Royal or Navy blue for Ralph. Hunter green for Flake.
95. What is your horse's favorite treat?
Whatever you happen to have.....LOL
96. Do you normally lunge your horse before riding?
Snowflake needs it about half to 70% of the time & Ralph once in a while. I mainly only lunge him for the work out.
97. Has your horse ever given a pony ride?
Yup many times to many little kids. Most recently to my niece & nephew on Ralph. He's amazing with kids. It's like he's so fascinated that there are tiny versions of people! lol
98. How many people owned this horse before you?
Ralph had one owner, Snowflake had just her breeder & Joy was owned by 3 different people before me.
99. Does your horse get dirty easily?
They are both dirty birdies but it shows BAD on Flake cuz she's predominately white!
100. What's your favorite horsey memory?
I could never choose there are so many.
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