Where are my horse people at!

MoganHorse
MoganHorse Posts: 39 Member
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Hey guys!
Those of us who love our equine friends know there is just something different about horse people. We are a different breed, no matter what breed of horse we prefer (personally, I'm an American Quarter Horse girl all the way!). We are determined and patient, fearless yet thoughtful. How has being a rider/ lover or horses shaped who you are? What is your discipline and favorite breed and why?

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  • jennatheraven
    jennatheraven Posts: 18 Member
    Hey! I too am a horsey person!

    I'm in the UK, favorite discipline is Dressage and I have a Highland Pony cross that I rescued when he was about 4 months old (he is now 11 o_O)

    Glad there are other horsey people on here! :)
  • priscillab59
    priscillab59 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi there! I have 4 horses: 3 appendix QH ages 27, 18, and 13 and one QH/mustang age 10. I love dressage but no longer show. My show horse is the 27 year old and retired. I mostly trail ride now and my newest horse, the mustang, is my trail horse. I have only had him less than a year and he is doing great. Recently, we have been doing a lot of arena work to brush up on his skills--which were lacking when I got him! LOL! He is a lot of fun and a quick learner.

    I hope more people post soon and we can all help each other with weight-loss and horse issues!:bigsmile:
  • Link2Life
    Link2Life Posts: 102 Member
    Reviving this thread - looking for some more horse people! I would like to find some like-minded people who are as horse crazy as I am. I'm looking to lose 35 pounds. My goal is to do distance riding and if I expect my horse to carry me 50 miles, I better do my part and lose the weight too. I'm just getting back into horses after 5 years. So. please send me a friend request!
  • msphoebe77
    msphoebe77 Posts: 3 Member
    Here! I'm an AQHA girl myself. I currently own 3 horses and myfitnesspal.com helps me keep fit so I can continue to fit into my show chaps!
  • somerisagirlsname
    somerisagirlsname Posts: 467 Member
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  • rhiannon_005
    rhiannon_005 Posts: 11 Member
    I've ridden horses since I was three. Currently own one...want to loose weight to ride again. Had an injury and gained weight. looking to loose it and get back into riding shape!

    I have a fantastic TB that I showed in Amateur Owner Hunters, and a friend showed in Dressage. He is retired now, but looking to get back into jumping. Wanting that jumper! :D

    Add Me!!!
  • LadyCopper28
    LadyCopper28 Posts: 5
    "We are determined and patient, fearless yet thoughtful." Yes, horses have been really good for my confidence and mental focus!

    I currently have an OTTB; my first horse was a little Arab mare. I tend to think there is some genetic component to being horse crazy because I can't remember far enough back to a time where I didn't love horses. My current horse is a trail horse only and I haven't been riding much at all, unfortunately, but I love cutting and reining and would like to show in those disciplines someday. I love researching all the disciplines and schools of thought, though.
  • rhiannon_005
    rhiannon_005 Posts: 11 Member
    My guy was an OTTB. He's awesome. Totally love them. And I agree with the genetic component. I used to throw all my dolls out of my crib, and hold on to the stuffed horses...my mother actually has pictures. :) It's a sick, sick, sick compulsion. and I wouldn't trade it for the world!
  • CanteringSeaHorse
    CanteringSeaHorse Posts: 1 Member
    I'm a saddlebred girl! My main motivation for losing weight is so he has less to carry around!
  • Florameg456
    Florameg456 Posts: 71 Member
    I'm definitely for fine horses! My girl is an Irish sports, love them! But I find riding alone is not enough excercise and doesn't burn enough calories!
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
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  • Sparkle_Princess
    Sparkle_Princess Posts: 926
    Present!!

    I dont have my own horse anymore but I ride a thoroughbred x clydesdale, He is 16.2hh and an absolute gorgeous gelding.

    I find alot of people on here question my burns though.

    how many calories do you burn on average in an hour and what are you doing?
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I saw a video of a horse yesterday on the forums. It was awkward. It's probably not me you are looking for.
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    You couldn't have worse timing with this post.
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    i wish i had tried horse the last time i was in France. next time i'm there i will definitely try it. i hear its very good.(Bourdain is never wrong)
  • mruntidy
    mruntidy Posts: 1,015 Member
    Couple of Arabs back home though I haven't ridden for a looooooong time
  • thekyleo
    thekyleo Posts: 632 Member
    my wife owns 5 horses and does equine photography
  • hilde4
    hilde4 Posts: 5 Member
    Big horse lover here! Dont ride at the moment unfortunately but will be back on the horse hopefully very soon!! Love thoroughbreds... they are just.. magical! How great is it to be able to combine your workout and passion!
  • nerding4ever
    nerding4ever Posts: 28
    Currently have 1 TWH and merging to Peruvians. Love those gaited horses.
  • LAnne16
    LAnne16 Posts: 272 Member
    I don't personally own a horse, but a friend has 5 and I trail ride her Clydesdale <3 love him to death.
  • taeliesyn
    taeliesyn Posts: 1,116 Member
    3 Palomino American QH's here, all the way from Australia
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I find this timing hilarious after the horse incident on the forums yesterday.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    It's funny, riding horses was my literal introduction to the concept of "getting back on the horse" and was how my dad taught me that quitting is not okay. When my sister and I were 6 months old, our dad bought us a horse (a huge American Quarter Horse named Outpost Jubilee, but we called him Willie because he had red hair like Willie Nelson). Within 3 years, we were riding him by ourselves. I remember falling off, crying, not wanting to get back on. But my dad made me get back on every time. He always said "Leave on a good note."

    I struggled mightily with that horse throughout my childhood. He was ridiculously stubborn, as was I. We also had a couple of Shetland ponies. One of them was a holy terror who hated to be ridden. We had a big chinaberry tree behind our house that had a low hanging branch. This horse ran under said branch and clotheslined me right off the back of him. And still, my dad made me get up and get back on him. Those were great times.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
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  • mruntidy
    mruntidy Posts: 1,015 Member
    There's so much innuendo in this thread I think my head might explode
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    There's so much innuendo in this thread I think my head might explode

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    Ditto
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    i wish i had tried horse the last time i was in France. next time i'm there i will definitely try it. i hear its very good.(Bourdain is never wrong)

    It's delicious!
  • galvestongal
    galvestongal Posts: 186 Member
    I have a 15 year old QH Appendix and 4 year old Saddlebred/QH cross. I ride both English and Western. I have quite a bit of weight still to lose. Feel free to add me.
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    You couldn't have worse timing with this post.

    Exactly what I was thinking. Horse girl now has a new meaning in my head.
  • Cowgal23
    Cowgal23 Posts: 106 Member
    I used to have 2 Haflingers but had to sell them a few months ago, but I love the draft horses and hopefully will own some more in the near future. So I can trail ride some more. I still raise miniature donkeys and looking into hitching them back up to the cart soon and going for rides.

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