Max Frost
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Beautiful horse! (Mrs. BOG ain't lookin' bad herself)! ;) What's up with donkeys? I've never known the difference between a mule, donkey & burrow. A friend was explaining to me, so now I kinda get it. Aren't mules a donkey x horse? Also heard they are all "fem" versions! lmao.
My father used to play polo and kept several horses. Unfortunately, he didn't have them until I had already left the nest, so I didn't grow up with them. I know I've never seen a man so beaten & bruised as after one of his weekend matches, tho. WOW!! :blackeye: He was part of some team in FL. When he'd return he looked like 5 lbs of hamburger in a 2 lb sack! Those boys must play rough! I know he had a roan of some type and some arabians. They were all beautiful and very sweet. I kept a box of sugar cubes in my car and whenever I'd come over (which was almost everyday for dinner back then...lol) the horses all recognized my car and ran to meet me at the gate. I couldn't pass until each got a sugar cube (or 2). It got to where I started carrying a sack of sweet feed in the back! haha! I loved them. I've smoked many a joint feeding, talking to and petting them. They're great to hang out with even if you don't ride!!
I grew up riding dirt bikes and even raced motocross back in the day a time or two, but I've only ridden horses a couple of times in my life. I understand your trepidation Myco, but as long as you let them feel YOU are in control...you're fine! I think it just scares them when they have a rider who is giving off airs of fear instead of confidence. Find the right horse though and you'll be fine. Some are VERY tolerant and forgiving and gentle. Just get a good, gentle one for your first ride and you'll gain confidence. Then you can go for breaking the stallion! haha!
Very nice Mr. & Mrs. BOG! Looks like you have a great place and a peaceful, serene lifestyle! That's my dream as well and I'm working hard toward achieving it someday. I just want a small place with some land and water, animals, nice food garden (and my meds garden of course), and just live and let live in a peaceful, serene place you can truly call "home"! Best, -Max
My father used to play polo and kept several horses. Unfortunately, he didn't have them until I had already left the nest, so I didn't grow up with them. I know I've never seen a man so beaten & bruised as after one of his weekend matches, tho. WOW!! :blackeye: He was part of some team in FL. When he'd return he looked like 5 lbs of hamburger in a 2 lb sack! Those boys must play rough! I know he had a roan of some type and some arabians. They were all beautiful and very sweet. I kept a box of sugar cubes in my car and whenever I'd come over (which was almost everyday for dinner back then...lol) the horses all recognized my car and ran to meet me at the gate. I couldn't pass until each got a sugar cube (or 2). It got to where I started carrying a sack of sweet feed in the back! haha! I loved them. I've smoked many a joint feeding, talking to and petting them. They're great to hang out with even if you don't ride!!
I grew up riding dirt bikes and even raced motocross back in the day a time or two, but I've only ridden horses a couple of times in my life. I understand your trepidation Myco, but as long as you let them feel YOU are in control...you're fine! I think it just scares them when they have a rider who is giving off airs of fear instead of confidence. Find the right horse though and you'll be fine. Some are VERY tolerant and forgiving and gentle. Just get a good, gentle one for your first ride and you'll gain confidence. Then you can go for breaking the stallion! haha!
Very nice Mr. & Mrs. BOG! Looks like you have a great place and a peaceful, serene lifestyle! That's my dream as well and I'm working hard toward achieving it someday. I just want a small place with some land and water, animals, nice food garden (and my meds garden of course), and just live and let live in a peaceful, serene place you can truly call "home"! Best, -Max