[Ag-eq] Anyone out there?

Nella Foster nfoster at extremezone.com
Wed Mar 17 03:27:11 UTC 2010 

Peg:

Using the right saddle and stirrups does make a difference, but the horse 
matters too.  All horses move differently, some are more comfortable than 
others.  All 3 of my mules feel very different.  One of them is more 
comfortable than the other two.  I know several people with back problems 
and old injuries that say riding a gaited horse such as a Tennessee Walker 
really helps.  I'm trying to ride different gaited horse breeds to see what 
I think.

Nella
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peg Brandt" <hazer100 at hotmail.com>
To: "NFB Equine" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Anyone out there?


>
>
> Hi, Nella!  I've heard that it's not the breed, it's how wide the back is 
> when you straddle the horse!  Also, the type of saddle!  Can't remember if 
> you ride English or Westeren.  English tends to have your legs hang 
> longere at the sides of the horse thus stretching those leg muscles. 
> Shorten them up a tad or better yet invest in one of those new flexing 
> type Western saddles. Not so rock hard for the bum and legs!  Toodles! 
> Peg, in Iowa
>> From: nfoster at extremezone.com
>> To: ag-eq at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:37:15 -0700
>> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Anyone out there?
>>
>> 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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