[Ag-eq] Anyone out there?

[Nella Foster]

Jody:

You sound like such an active person; how do you find time for it all!

Yes, I love my mules, even when they are being difficult.  I have 2 mollies 
and 1 John mules.  The girls are 16 and 21 years old.  I've had the 21 year 
old the longest and have ridden her for miles.  I completely trust her on 
the trail.  The 16 year old can be a little goofy and has quite a big 
attitude for such a little girl.  She's technically the size of a large 
pony, but very sturdy.  The John mule is 23 to 25 years old and is as sweet 
as the day is long.  He's in very good health and can still go for hours, 
but is very slow.  I mostly use him for friends and family to ride.  I know 
I can put any level of rider on him and they will be safe; he really knows 
his job on the trail.

  Do you have any experience with gaited horses?

I'm considering getting one at some point.  I have fibro myalgia and my 
joints and muscles frequently ache, especially after riding.  I'm going to 
start riding different breeds to see how they feel to my body.

I would appreciate suggestions and information from anyone about gaited 
horses.

Nella
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Anyone out there?


> Hello Frank, Nella and Aleeha,
>
> Fred, Aqua culture makes your head swim?  That is funny.  My cousin raises
> tilapia.  They lost the whole project during the Florida hurricanes when
> their power went out.  Do you brew beer for yourself or to sell?  How does
> home brewed beer taste different from store bought?  I have a tandem too. 
> I
> do enjoy it too.
>
> Nella,
>
> I love mules, they have the most wonderful personalities and they are a 
> lot
> healthier then horses.  I love trail riding too.  I just discovered a 
> place
> here where you can go on a one week trail ride.  that would be so cool.
> they have a chuck wagon and all the fixins'.
>
> Aleeha, Which do you prefer, English or Western?  That is interesting that
> you lease a horse.  How does that work?
>
> I rode English when I was a kid and I have always loved horses.  Our
> daughter took lessons when she was growing up.  she still rides.  We 
> missed
> out on buying a small farm years ago by just four hours.  We made an offer
> on it and someone had already made an offer four hours earlier.  Then all
> kinds of events changed and time passed.
> I will be 57 years old in a few weeks and I figure I have postponed my 
> love
> of horses long enough.  I started riding again about eight months ago.  I 
> am
> totally in to Western riding and I would love to barrel race.  Of course I
> enjoy trail riding and I am also interested in reining and pleasure
> competition.  I have found three other blind barrel racers online.  I use 
> a
> two way radio and my husband gives me fine tuned directions.  I have hand
> motion vision so I can see the barrel when I am right on top of it. 
> <GRIN>
>
> We live in south Florida where there are horses every where.  We live in 
> the
> suburbs now but we do plan to buy a small ranch as soon as the real estate
> market turns around.  Right now we owe a lot more on our house then it is
> worth.
>
> Right now I am looking for a new riding instructor.  At first I was glad 
> she
> was open minded enough to take on a blind student but I am not progressing
> and she is a total worry freak.  She wants me to ride with rubber bands
> attached from my boots to the stirrups because after all if my foot slips
> out how will I be able to find my stirrup if I can't see it.  You know the
> routine.
>
> I found an instructor through the National Barrel Horse Association who
> would love to teach me but she lives two hours away.  She is looking 
> through
> her directory to find someone closer to me.
>
> I have always been an active person. I met my husband in martial arts
> classes 39 years ago.  You could say we fell for each other.  We are both
> instructors now.  I love the martial arts and I have practiced eight of 
> them
> so far.  I also enjoy target shooting.  My husband is a tactical shooter.
> That is like the police shooters who run from target to target and they 
> have
> to decide in a split second if the target is friend or of.  I do point
> shooting where I get a feel for exactly where the gun is pointed.   After
> each shot, Tom tells me if I am high or low and which way to correct.
> People are shocked when they find out I can't see but I say it just makes 
> it
> more interesting.  I also love playing the guitar and I am a ham radio
> operator.
> I have two grown children and one granddaughter.  I have a German Shepherd
> guide dog from fidelco.  We raised and trained shepherds and I just love 
> the
> breed.  I hope to have a kennel again when we have a ranch.
>
> I am so glad I found this list.  It is great to meet all of you.  I have
> been a member of the NFB for 30 years now.  I like mentoring kids best.  I
> wish I had a blind adult to talk to when I was a kid and I love working 
> with
> blind kids.  Especially now that there is such a low expectation in 
> school.
> Back when I went to school they were oblivious and I did everything the
> other kids did.  Now they are pampering blind kids to the point they can't
> do anything.  I love breaking the mold by telling the kids of all my
> hobbies.
>
> Where do you all live?
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> JODY
>
> "Barrel racers know how to take turns."
>
>
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