tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post7901366381190237726..comments2024-02-17T02:33:59.962-08:00Comments on Adventures of a Horse Crazed Mind: Horse CrazyChelsihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05045101705493626989noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-67093312420725614552012-10-24T14:08:27.098-07:002012-10-24T14:08:27.098-07:00Just discovered your blog and working my way throu...Just discovered your blog and working my way through the archives (because I'm a start-at-the-beggining kind of gal) and while I'm normally a bit of a lurker, I had to comment because this post really resonated with me. I'm going through the same thing in my life right now and it is so frustrating! I miss having horses, and while I've been fortunate enough to have several friends offer to let me ride their horses, I never take them up on it because it's just not the same as having my own horse that I'm bonded with. Without reading ahead, I'm going to guess that this state didn't last long for you, so hopefully this is just a layover for me too, and not the final destination. Also, I love your writing - it gives me inspiration to improve my own writing/blog!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279667666254919447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-68071594567022670782009-02-19T21:22:00.000-08:002009-02-19T21:22:00.000-08:00I laughed so hard while reading your rant - I tota...I laughed so hard while reading your rant - I totally sympathize. I have 3 - that's right 3 - horses and I have nothing I can ride. Starting to go a little stir crazy - and yes, with 3 horses I still have to prowl the online sites - I think I may have an addiction! Great site - just found it today.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470153366626251641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-87627453858850590762009-02-19T17:41:00.000-08:002009-02-19T17:41:00.000-08:00Okay, that 6 year old bay mare can come home with ...Okay, that 6 year old bay mare can come home with me!! DANG!! That is one nice mare. The price tag makes me wonder what the owner thinks is "well" broke?? She sure looks nice though!! I love her. <BR/><BR/>And I am a sucker for blue roans. I owned one once and I love him and I regret selling him....sigh.....<BR/><BR/>You can come and ride my horses. I have about 7 that need riden. And they are all safe, I promise!!! One is a 20 year old gelding my kids ride :)<BR/><BR/>I get horse hungry too!! I am always shopping around. I have these dreams!!! Sigh.....<BR/><BR/>It's so fun to look. We are having two foals in March and I can't wait!!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-1957658560147610862009-02-18T22:32:00.000-08:002009-02-18T22:32:00.000-08:00Since I am having fun looking with you, I say go f...Since I am having fun looking with you, I say go for the 6 yr. old well broke, decently bred cow horse mare for $3800."<BR/>She's gorgeous and has a kind eye. <BR/><BR/>I also like the 2yr old, green broke, "Hollywood Dun It" bred mare for $1300 OBO, but then you are not getting one with any experience. Of course if she is really calm and has a good mind, then it doesn't matter as much.<BR/><BR/>I also like your mom's idea about a care lease with a possible option to buy. Right now, with the market being as it is, you do have the power to play around a bit. You never know what someone might be willing to negotiate. :0Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-30422608535955046762009-02-18T19:42:00.000-08:002009-02-18T19:42:00.000-08:00That 8 yr old cattle penning mare has the pretties...That 8 yr old cattle penning mare has the prettiest face! Aww!<BR/><BR/>I know how you feel, though. With me, I'm a little different. I've got the horse, but can't ride, which I think might be a worse situation.<BR/><BR/>It's like having a huge dish of your favorite candy sitting in your living room......but you are not ever allowed to eat it.<BR/><BR/>Yes, you can touch it, pick it up, play with it, but you cannot bring it to your lips and enjoy the wondrous joy of each delicious nibble.<BR/><BR/>It's such a daily tease having your own horse, of which you are unable to ride. sigh.<BR/><BR/>I sure hope you find the perfect horse for you, my friend :)<BR/><BR/>~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-62270041577890408622009-02-18T00:00:00.000-08:002009-02-18T00:00:00.000-08:00I really like the look of the mares you selected, ...I really like the look of the mares you selected, but the grey gelding is my fav. Nicely put together and if he is in any way broke, he could be a great do-anything horse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-29703311265791719372009-02-17T23:35:00.000-08:002009-02-17T23:35:00.000-08:00Ok here's my two bits worth, no pun intended. Che...Ok here's my two bits worth, no pun intended. Chelsi is on a rant right now and rightfully so, but as much as I would love to see her have another horse to own, putting too much on the plate doesn't always equate to food. The future that she has been trying to plan becomes alot more complex with owning a horse as part of it.<BR/><BR/> A freelease would be much more up her alley but even that will start to consume her and once she chooses her path and starts to embrace it I know she will immerse herself and something will have to give. Everything that Chelsi starts out to do she digs deep and tries to get everything that she can from it so honey, please give yourself some more breathing room to figure out the path that you want. <BR/><BR/>With love always, MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-17496729217589429292009-02-17T17:49:00.000-08:002009-02-17T17:49:00.000-08:00That first horse, the 4y.o mare is certainly a loo...That first horse, the 4y.o mare is certainly a looker! I definetly wouldn't be able to afford her.<BR/><BR/>I agree with what you say, you do get what you pay for with horses...sometimes. In every case I know, including horses I've sold on it applies, but the breeder who I bought all my horses from over many years has a flat $1500 - $2500 rate for all her horses. I bought my gelding for $1500 and I couldn't have asked for a better horse. Soft, quiet and smart, and trailed him as long as I needed to. Ontop of that the offer is still there, 5 years later, if he doesn't work out give him back. But it all really depends on who you buy off. Ask around, the best bred and the prettiest horses aren't always the best. And again, if you are only trail riding, do you really need a registered horse? 2 of my 3 aren't registered, and they have bigger hearts than any registered horse I've ever come across.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the rant/lecture...it wasn't intended to turn out like that, but I've grown up with people telling me purebred, registered and showing horses are far superior to unregistered stockhorses, but I have found them to be very, very wrong.Geckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869977105238208893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-37266719040581969402009-02-17T16:37:00.000-08:002009-02-17T16:37:00.000-08:00Well - the video quality is too low to tell much a...Well - the video quality is too low to tell much and they don't spend nearly the time on it loping as they need to show someone how it moves.<BR/><BR/>When it is trotting - I can't be sure but it looks like something very funky with the way it is going with it's hocks (but like I said its hard to tell for sure) looks like she's leaving them way way out behind her, which would effect her ability to collect herself and future soundness, on the front end it looks like she's got alot of reach on her trot but it also seem like she's got alot of knee action in there too - this can be good for somethings, its bad in pleasure. But like you'd ever show in pleasure at speed - however I would expect her slow jog, to have alot of knee based on that video.<BR/><BR/>Hard telling with the lope cause she didn't lope but for 4 seconds and they are way too far away. <BR/><BR/>But the mare looks willing and cute and bright, good eye, cute face. Probably intelligent. Looks like she thought about spooking going out of the gate but decided there was nothing really that scary - so she thinks before spooking and that is good. <BR/><BR/>Gosh I hope I am not being too harsh - this is just my "show person" opinion. She could make the world's best trail horse and friend I don't know that she wouldn't...<BR/><BR/>Does that help? I don't feel like I did....sorry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-82730327653458634792009-02-17T16:12:00.000-08:002009-02-17T16:12:00.000-08:00In today's economy you can get what you want. Ther...In today's economy you can get what you want. There is a sane horse out there in your price range, you just have to keep looking. I become horse buying crazed too when I lost my gelding and I found the perfect one and got him for 30% of his original asking price! The deals are out there - you just have to look! Hang in there!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830747233075150737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-83803414385253346472009-02-17T15:13:00.000-08:002009-02-17T15:13:00.000-08:00I love the 6 year old bay mare. WAY cute. I like t...I love the 6 year old bay mare. WAY cute. I like the first Blue Roan. I DON'T like the legs on the two year old palomino and if they have ten rides on her already(WTF)- she won't hold up at all!<BR/>Take a breath girl! I have that horse buying gene too, I search ALL of the TIME! Luckily my pocket book is way smaller than my eyes! <BR/>I understand the urge- I would be crazed without my babies!Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-85471510932993186712009-02-17T14:16:00.000-08:002009-02-17T14:16:00.000-08:00Too bad you don't live near me, I've got two boys ...Too bad you don't live near me, I've got two boys who desperately need some wet saddle blankets and not enough daylight (or energy!) to get it done! And one of our boys is desperately wanting a connection with someone. It might almost be enough to hold you back from buying a horse right now! And I'm exactly the opposite, owning is so much responsibility and commitment, I would love to lease a horse with the option to buy. The only real benefit to owning a horse, for me, is you don't have someone else riding him and screwing him up. You do all the screwing up yourself!<BR/><BR/>You sure have a good eye for pretty horses though! Of course, I like the gelding best. But I can tell you're the type of rider who can handle a mare. I AM NOT! :DGracie's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715588876398380348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-85248086797900960602009-02-17T13:20:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:20:00.000-08:00Yes, horse crazed is not the same as horses making...Yes, horse crazed is not the same as horses making you crazy. lol I hope you decide you want another one :) You are right about riding someone else's horse not being the same as owning your own, just like renting or owning a house.<BR/><BR/>Can you get one on a 30 or 60 day trial? That way you can see if it's a non-psycho dream horse?ezra_pandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626213285612235702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-68895465400172899262009-02-17T13:08:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:08:00.000-08:00I must say I can sypathize wsith how you are feeli...I must say I can sypathize wsith how you are feeling. Ever since I retired Sally in the fall I have been focusing on my moms horse, Peppy. And she always says he is mine now seeing as she can't give him the attention he deserves. But he is, and always will be, moms horse. Not mine. So it's just not the same! Mind you he and I are closer than she and him, and we have developed a certain respect for one another, but it's just not the same dang it! Drop me a line if ya wanna hit the trails one of these days. Sally can take a short trail ride and Peppy's turnin' into a little hot rod in his own right!Krystinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734053993038788982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-64814010790930316592009-02-17T13:05:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:05:00.000-08:00Okay I like the 1. (6 yr. old well broke, decently...Okay I like the <BR/><BR/>1. (6 yr. old well broke, decently bred cow horse mare $3800)<BR/><BR/>2. (4 yr old, well broke blue roan mare, decent breeding, $6500)<BR/><BR/>3. (GORGEOUS!!! 2 yr old filly with 10 rides, by Chex Nu Jewel $5500 sold) - ask Mrs. Mom about this one's feet....<BR/><BR/>I may like the Red Dunn if it lost 200 - lbs, its hard to tell with that much weight on it.<BR/><BR/>Chelsi - I knew this was how you were going to end up feeling, I think you should get a horse, really. But you should get a nice broke one that is not crazy - and I am at a loss of telling you how to do that because people looking for exactly that get screwed all the time...<BR/><BR/>I can keep an eye out for ya down here will ask around when I get back from Nashville (hoping you can wait that long?)?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.com