It's About The Horse

lorig77 · Member Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 27

I'm fairly new to NH, and am a first time horse-owner (now 46) even though I have loved horses my whole life.

We got Moody (or we found each other) 3+ years ago. He is a beautiful, smart QH paint, sorrel & white with a wonderful personality. He does have a chronic case of navicular so requires extra TLC, but is worth every bit of it. He is teaching me so much. We were having some issues (which I now understand to be due to my lack of leadership in the horse sense) and that made me seek out PNH (3/10). It has made such a difference for us!

I'm really trying to learn and soak in as much as I can in this first year. I've been studying hard and have been to clinics and taking lessons to accelerate my learning (vs. vacation). My ultimate goal is to develop my horsemanship skills and have the best possible relationship with my Moody boy.

Thank you for allowing me to become part of your community here.

jackspark · Member Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Posts: 4473 Location: Missouri

Glad to have ya, make yourself comfy!

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lorig77 · Member Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 27

Looking forward to getting to know folks on here

cheerios · Member Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 1163 Location: TEXAS

Welcome!

This forum is a great place to learn.
I know I learn something new here every day!

Lots of knowledgeable, helpful people who have supported me, encouraged me and given me lots of good advice!!

I think you'll find that it's a great place to be.

Now, let's see a picture of your horse!
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PasoBaby_CarolU · Site Admin Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 9015

It sounds like your goals fit in here perfectly. I believe everyone here wants both good horsemanship and great relationships with their horses. LOTS of different methods discussed on how to blend the two so to accomplish both.

Welcome to IATH.

(and yes, we LOVE pictures!!)
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Corazon de Oro Paso Finos

"The path to your horse's heart lies through your own."

Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots. - Words of Wisdom - Mhar

‎"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss activities; Small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt

CoolsLadyInRed · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject:

This forum sounds like a perfect place for you and your horse

I have learned so much here and always learn something from other people's questions and the answers they receive. No question is a dumb question.
I have had horses for 20 some years but found NH about 10 years ago. Found PNH maybe 6 years ago and that helped put things together for me.

Now I can pull different methods from other trainers and add the information in to what I have already learned. I feel horsemanship is always a process. We never arrive at the end, so to speak. And I certainly am at the beginnings of learning in comparison to many. But that is ok. I am comfortable with my horse and what I know.

Glad to have you here! And,yes, we all love pictures!
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jokersmama · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject:

HI Lori!

Glad to see you made it here.

Welcome, sit back and relax, I think you will love it here, I do! :D
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babs · Member Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Location: SW Ohio

Welcome, Lori! wav

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lorig77 · Member Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 27

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I'd love to add pictures, but haven't figured out how to get the file size small enough to upload. I usually reduce the size using Window photo viewer, but the smallest file size is still too large. I'm sure it's something simple, but I'll ask since I've tried now 2 nights in a row and still not having any luck. I'm sure someone else has figured it out

lorig77 · Member Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 27

Got an idea after I asked the question, and it finally worked. There's the Moody boy! He is beautiful inside and out

PasoBaby_CarolU · Site Admin Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 9015

Nice!

Pretty boy!
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Carol Nudell
Corazon de Oro Paso Finos

"The path to your horse's heart lies through your own."

Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots. - Words of Wisdom - Mhar

‎"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss activities; Small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt

lorig77 · Member Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 27

More Moody pics (since you like pics - haha):

CoolsLadyInRed · Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:19 am Post subject:

What a handsome boy!

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creekwood · Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:55 pm Post subject:

where abouts are you in WA? There's some really good NH trainers around there, including Chuck Kraft, one of Pats best friends.
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"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence" ~Abigail Adams

4theloveofjake · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:56 pm Post subject:

Welcome Lori ! Your partner is gorgeous !
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