tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post554319194121148437..comments2023-11-30T04:11:25.341-05:00Comments on What was I thinking.....?: Back-Seat DriverWolfiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-60645240984511066042011-05-24T15:59:07.926-04:002011-05-24T15:59:07.926-04:00I know, Jooles! Crazy, eh?!I know, Jooles! Crazy, eh?!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-89470733671176528142011-05-24T15:49:43.642-04:002011-05-24T15:49:43.642-04:00Sounds like a fantastic idea Wolfie. I'm exci...Sounds like a fantastic idea Wolfie. I'm excited and its not even me who's thinking about doing it!Jooleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12887670079044569513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-18747552487149592182011-05-24T15:46:45.498-04:002011-05-24T15:46:45.498-04:00Hi Mary! Wow, I am blushing! :-) Do it! Get hors...Hi Mary! Wow, I am blushing! :-) Do it! Get horses back into your life! Volunteer at that barn. You won't regret it.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-68251314150633404752011-05-24T14:19:32.346-04:002011-05-24T14:19:32.346-04:00Hi Wolfie, thanks for reading my blog! I am so gla...Hi Wolfie, thanks for reading my blog! I am so glad I came accross your blog! I started reading from the beginning last night until the wee hours of the morning. I have been contemplating alot about getting "back in the saddle" again and waffling back and forth about it for quite some time, I'm staring square in the eye at 49 and figured I was too old. Well, you have inspired me greatly! My financial situation is extremely tight right now, however, there is a barn not too far from here that works with disadvatanged/disabled kids and because of you I'm going to inquire about volunteering there. They need the help, and I figure that will be a good start, I am so out of shape it's not funny. I haven't ridden in 25 years, but before that, horses were a very important part of my life and I truly miss it. The kids are gone, the husband had his own "mid life crisis" and is gone, so I figure, why not! The world works in mysterious ways! Thank you! Gem is a gorgeous animal, and he seemsd like a great fit, I hope some day to be so lucky.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-75233972433259251242011-05-24T12:23:27.385-04:002011-05-24T12:23:27.385-04:00I am hoping so, Detroit Dog! :-)I am hoping so, Detroit Dog! :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-34189082896378933742011-05-23T23:04:41.279-04:002011-05-23T23:04:41.279-04:00Sounds like fun for you and Gem!Sounds like fun for you and Gem!detroit doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636798112379229385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-58199927948861143022011-05-18T11:23:24.446-04:002011-05-18T11:23:24.446-04:00Shannon - LOL! I am excited!Shannon - LOL! I am excited!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-45964317485608929262011-05-18T11:21:41.804-04:002011-05-18T11:21:41.804-04:00Ooh, do it, do it, do it!!!
Now, for some reason,...Ooh, do it, do it, do it!!!<br /><br />Now, for some reason, I also want to carry bells around in my pockets.<br /><br />"Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, she shall have music wherever she goes."smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-27328625491909400512011-05-18T10:27:48.897-04:002011-05-18T10:27:48.897-04:00Joy - It's all about the glam!! ;-) Re My Hu...Joy - It's all about the glam!! ;-) Re My Husband, we have been together 25 years and he still cracks me up!<br /><br />JPS - Thanks! I am hoping that Brenda and I can connect soon and start some exercises. <br /><br />Hello Anonymous - Welcome! Wow, a champion at driving?! Cool! I am very excited about getting Gem involved with this, even if its just to take a cart or sleigh around the property. He's smart and likes a challenge!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-18175647105817349162011-05-18T03:27:46.224-04:002011-05-18T03:27:46.224-04:00My father has a canadian stallion here in Oregon. ...My father has a canadian stallion here in Oregon. His horse was champion in Oregon for driving (in his class) last year. Definitely get Gem driving. It is a lot of fun ( you can take friends) and Canadians shine as driving horses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-40621582116266079012011-05-17T16:51:02.992-04:002011-05-17T16:51:02.992-04:00Im so excited for you!!! Sounds like your going t...Im so excited for you!!! Sounds like your going to have fun.Justaplainsamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399124494395034612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-58398823523186775482011-05-17T15:10:57.183-04:002011-05-17T15:10:57.183-04:00Oh yes! I can so see you in your red ensemble; doe...Oh yes! I can so see you in your red ensemble; doesn't LA realise a gal's gotta plan?! ;o)<br />Sounds like a fantastic plan though, especially as Gem's already been trained to drive and with all these people seemingly lining up to help, it does sound like it was meant to be.<br />Btw, your hubby's comment sounds just the sort of smart-alecky thing my hubby would say!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058665356922189006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-70777223863749625702011-05-17T11:14:29.411-04:002011-05-17T11:14:29.411-04:00Cjay - We can have rough winters where I am in Ont...Cjay - We can have rough winters where I am in Ontario, but we got rid of our snow mid-April! I hope your long weekend does not include snow!! :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-84783344211055145252011-05-17T02:52:33.192-04:002011-05-17T02:52:33.192-04:00Haha, yeah. I'm out west and when Hades was b...Haha, yeah. I'm out west and when Hades was born, there was snow everywhere. A week later when Artemis was born, there was less snow, but we still had some on the ground. We thought winter was never ending, and like I said, with May long coming up, we'll probably get more. It always snows on May long.Cjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768186691473461646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-1727180119680005072011-05-16T21:17:39.834-04:002011-05-16T21:17:39.834-04:00Dreaming - :-)
ltd - I have read that too, that t...Dreaming - :-)<br /><br />ltd - I have read that too, that the Canadian was prized as a stagecoach horse because of its endurance. And yes, they have almost become extinct a few times. They were crossbred and the Morgan, Tennessee Walker and Standardbred horses all carry Canadian blood. One of the biggest impacts on the breed was the American Civil War. Because they of their strength, endurance and being easy keepers, thousands and thousands were shipped to the U.S. to become horses of war. Pure bred numbers were depleted and recovery was slow. No, I have never driven or even been in a cart or sleigh! :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-1439663839822181962011-05-16T20:52:11.871-04:002011-05-16T20:52:11.871-04:00I have a couple of sleigh bells on L's saddle....I have a couple of sleigh bells on L's saddle. It's mostly to let the wildlife know we're coming on the trail but it's very charming in the wintertime.<br /><br />I recall reading somewhere that Canadian Horses were highly prized stagecoach horses in the middle of the 19th century.<br /><br />One of the reasons the breed became endangered was because they were so extensively crossbred towards the end of the 19th century. At one point they were almost exclusively crossbred and the purebred bloodlines almost disappeared.<br /><br />Have you driven at all? Driving is tons of fun! I'd love to teach L to drive.<br /><br />You're in for a real treat if you take up driving.ltdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420250818448361372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-82014117593681730002011-05-16T19:51:09.391-04:002011-05-16T19:51:09.391-04:00Oh what fun...
it is to ride in a one-horse open s...Oh what fun...<br />it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-21703516657786429182011-05-16T19:44:09.621-04:002011-05-16T19:44:09.621-04:00Cjay - You only got rid of your snow TWO weeks ago...Cjay - You only got rid of your snow TWO weeks ago???!! Good grief, what province do you live in? :-) Cool that you ride in a sleigh regularly.<br /><br />Story - I have only seen pictures of Canadians with carts. Looking forward to seeing the real thing. :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-52669619985532627622011-05-16T16:13:32.371-04:002011-05-16T16:13:32.371-04:00Two winters ago my dad's landlord built us a s...Two winters ago my dad's landlord built us a sleigh and we spent the winter cruising around in it. Last summer he built us a wagon, but he finished just before it snowed so we haven't been able to use it yet. I absolutly love being in the sleigh. I'm too chicken to go riding most days in winter (I can't help it, I get way too cold sitting in the saddle) I would never pass up a chance to go in the sleigh.<br /><br />It's a great way to keep him entertained and in shape during the winter. And Canadians are great for it. They're strong so pulling is no problem for it, and they usually have the right attitude for it. <br /><br />The thought of winter makes me want to cry though...it's only been two weeks since our snow melted, and since May long is coming up...we're all expecting more.Cjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768186691473461646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-68484964373633803082011-05-16T15:47:57.266-04:002011-05-16T15:47:57.266-04:00GTR - Wow, if you have the equipment, you should d...GTR - Wow, if you have the equipment, you should do it!! :-) Brenda says she has a cart that we may be able to use! So, yes, I am hoping to be able to have Gem harnessed up and practicing through the summer.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-57996474568693066362011-05-16T15:42:05.130-04:002011-05-16T15:42:05.130-04:00I want to have a horse that drives one day! Hubby&...I want to have a horse that drives one day! Hubby's grandpa used to have driving horses so he's got everything i'd ever need to get started. From the harneses to little pony carts to cutter sleighs and even a great big horse drawn grain wagon. I was eying up a little single passenger sulky cart the last time we were up at the farm. <br />Maybe you'll have to get a little cart to practice with in the summer months too!K.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10360917262733032331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-82136430156454529672011-05-16T15:24:54.776-04:002011-05-16T15:24:54.776-04:00GHM - LOL! I cracked up with your winter comment....GHM - LOL! I cracked up with your winter comment. Sorry!!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-38520963946954092332011-05-16T15:22:48.933-04:002011-05-16T15:22:48.933-04:00Of course, it's the only way to go to keep Gem...Of course, it's the only way to go to keep Gem un-bored in the winter months. And how cute would you look in your red sleigh and mohair cap and Gem in a shiny harness with bells that jingle-jangle-jingle. <br /><br />But let's not mention winter again just yet, what were you thinking...?Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com