What kind of horses do you work with?
By kbkbooks
@kbkbooks (7022)
Canada
November 22, 2006 11:07pm CST
Personally, I don't work with horses, but my kids have been working with them since their cousin on the farm got married this summer. His wife raises minis and Arabians. My kids have grown up doing work on the farm like haying and sugaring (making authentic Quebec maple syrup), as well as lots of the basic farm chores. As they are now 14, and 15 they actually got left alone on the farm this summer with their near retirement uncle to help out with the horses and cows while their cousin was on his honeymoon.
Like I was saying they have minis and Arabians. I am not sure how many horses all together but its well over a dozen. Over the summer the boys learned about horse care, cleaning, feeding, and all about riding and cart pulling. They know how to fully tack the minis or the Arabians for readiness to whatever task they want. I am so proud of them.
3 responses
@lulu897 (176)
• Canada
23 Nov 06
I have two horses at home, we just brought them home about a year ago. The big guy is Joey he is thoroughbred,Arab and My little mare is Dakota she is quarter horse, paint. What an experience having them home, I am very new to horses and you are learning something all the time.
@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
23 Nov 06
That is so nice. My boys are new to horses also, but their cousin who is teaching them has grown up with them. She's really good and patient. She taught them how to behave in exhibitions and they both came home with ribbons. Not first place, but at least placed!! I am so proud and pleased.
Oh, and thanks for joining my discussion.
ps I think I figured it our, is that half of ET's face in your picture?
@LadyNightwish (70)
• Finland
20 Nov 07
Horses can be so much fun and bring joy! I have 10 horses, six Arabians, two Standardbreds and a Chechnyan mare. I'm just going to see a mini mare next week and hope she'll be suitable for me, because she's in foal and i would love to start my breeding program with this one. =)
I am also going to acquire two Andalucians, they're magnificent. =)
@lulu897 (176)
• Canada
23 Nov 06
I have two horses at home, we just brought them home about a year ago. The big guy is Joey he is thoroughbred,Arab and My little mare is Dakota she is quarter horse, paint. What an experience having them home, I am very new to horses and you are learning something all the time.
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