tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post8093566664240293887..comments2024-01-06T11:22:03.305-08:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: My Boy Pete by Janet HuntingtonJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42841522607375206542009-03-05T10:16:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:16:00.000-08:00The owner is asking 8000.00 for him. She is defini...The owner is asking 8000.00 for him. She is definitely negotiable.I probably wouldn't reccomend Pete for anybody who isn't comfortable doing a reining pattern in a show, gathering cattle on a ranch, or dealing with a little spunk once in a while. He is a very good-minded guy, but there's a lot of horse there.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-57720362103518823182009-03-05T05:13:00.000-08:002009-03-05T05:13:00.000-08:00Lauren, we are all somewhat chickens*it at times! ...Lauren, we are all somewhat chickens*it at times! I never used to think of what would happened if I got hurt before I had kids. Now I think things through a lot more, and worry about consequences more :). However, I can spend my life worrying about "what might happen if" - or live on and have fun. I chose to have fun and not feel like I missed out on something in my "old" age, but with just a little more wisdom!<BR/><BR/>JackieHorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-53260984491343747082009-03-04T08:48:00.000-08:002009-03-04T08:48:00.000-08:00If I didn't have 2 horses already (and boarded, or...If I didn't have 2 horses already (and boarded, or I'd probably have more...)<BR/><BR/>He sounds wonderful - sane and sweet, not a mean bone in his body but with a personality and some opinions - I really like an opinionated horse, they make life interesting!<BR/><BR/>Just out of curiosity... what are you looking for for him?Scamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236918959046980355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-64640674186517577782009-03-03T20:56:00.000-08:002009-03-03T20:56:00.000-08:00Hey JackieThanks! I can't really tell you what a ...Hey Jackie<BR/>Thanks! I can't really tell you what a chickensh**t I am! It's really dumb and of course causes most of my horse problems.<BR/>I haven't eliminated him and would still like to know more.<BR/>I appreciate you sharing your story of your mare with me. <BR/>Thank you!<BR/>LaurenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42650086194071145832009-03-03T16:46:00.000-08:002009-03-03T16:46:00.000-08:00Lauren, I am a re-rider, 'tho it's been 3 years no...Lauren, I am a re-rider, 'tho it's been 3 years now with my girl. She used to buck when asked to lope at first..usually just one big one that is easy to sit to..she wasn't trying to dump me, just good spirits.<BR/><BR/>The only time she bucked me off (right before I bought her) was because I was encouraged to use spurs on her...she hated them and I wasn't ready. It really shook my confidence, but I bought her anyway, and just spent a lot of time walking and trotting until I was ready. Yes I was nervous that first canter after, but she never did buck like that again...of course, I don't wear spurs much, either. <BR/><BR/>She has also settled down as she matured (okay, she's still only 9) and I got better. I have tried English spurs, and she doesn't buck, just swishes her tail, btw.<BR/><BR/>I'm just saying don't write him off because of the one buck if you are really interested. Both you and he will outgrow it...it doesn't sound like he's as hot as my mare. Unless Mugs feels he's really not right, of course!<BR/><BR/>JackieHorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-13518930416154551062009-03-03T11:56:00.000-08:002009-03-03T11:56:00.000-08:00is this the kind of thing a horse can eventually b...is this the kind of thing a horse can eventually be trained out of or is it just kind of a personality trait that some express joy or impatience through the occassional kick out or buck?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-59520304150148394832009-03-03T11:53:00.000-08:002009-03-03T11:53:00.000-08:00Thanks for being so open about how Pete is -- it i...Thanks for being so open about how Pete is -- it is just that I am still in the stage where even a tiny misbehavior that would be ok for most people gets me really worried.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45246715264325218202009-03-03T07:56:00.000-08:002009-03-03T07:56:00.000-08:00Pete sounds like my horse, Pip, just a nice, relia...Pete sounds like my horse, Pip, just a nice, reliable horse. A jack of all trades kind of guy. <BR/><BR/>Good luck finding him a home, I'm sure you won't suffer for having him!Pipkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455146369722404052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-89441643957900795992009-03-02T21:28:00.000-08:002009-03-02T21:28:00.000-08:00Lauren - I would like to say he has none, but he p...Lauren - I would like to say he has none, but he popped me a good one at his first lope yesterday. Only one, a kick out in high spirits,but it was there. Sigh. <BR/><BR/>Anon- probably not...see abovemugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-35540778271905110432009-03-02T20:00:00.000-08:002009-03-02T20:00:00.000-08:00Ha haYou are going to sell this horse via the blog...Ha ha<BR/>You are going to sell this horse via the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-70095966905926886552009-03-02T17:57:00.000-08:002009-03-02T17:57:00.000-08:00Is Pete suitable for a confidence lacking (but try...Is Pete suitable for a confidence lacking (but trying real hard) mature rider?<BR/>Does he have any buck in him?<BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-51407203244780180462009-03-02T13:49:00.000-08:002009-03-02T13:49:00.000-08:00"He's more of a "Ah, what the heck, I'll just plow..."He's more of a "Ah, what the heck, I'll just plow through it" kind of guy."<BR/><BR/>Lol, my 3-now-4 year old is like that, though I think that if it's really low, like maybe 5 inches, he really does try :) Poor guy is the result of breeding for pleasure and nothing else, they wanted a low headset... well his is built in and all natural :)Esquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430866656336769601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-60331688588723047912009-03-02T07:20:00.000-08:002009-03-02T07:20:00.000-08:00Somehow I don't think Pete would jump much. He's m...Somehow I don't think Pete would jump much. He's more of a "Ah, what the heck, I'll just plow through it" kind of guy.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-52736206383441907162009-03-01T16:15:00.000-08:002009-03-01T16:15:00.000-08:00If Pete wasn't in Colorado....sigh.OTOH, I barely ...If Pete wasn't in Colorado....<BR/>sigh.<BR/>OTOH, I barely have enough time for Miss Mocha, and any other second horse needs to be one I can do jumping on.joycemochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432039547225718943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-1752447733489753452009-03-01T09:10:00.000-08:002009-03-01T09:10:00.000-08:00Believe me, if my pens weren't full (and my bank a...Believe me, if my pens weren't full (and my bank account empty) Pete would be on his way to California. I have loved the look of him (and your descriptions) ever since you first told me about him. Unfortunately, I absolutely can't take on another horse right now. But I sure wish I could. I'm jealous of whoever gets him...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-65414631342435715612009-03-01T08:02:00.000-08:002009-03-01T08:02:00.000-08:00Mugs, from reading your posts on your blog it's ob...Mugs, from reading your posts on your blog it's obvious how much you love what you do, and now it's just reinforced to me. There's no better human in the world than one that looks out for the well being of an animal that as you said, "could fall through the cracks." That's part of horsemanship to me, almost in the purest form. Having a thought for the horse's well being in the long run, not just how it can benefit you right now at this very moment. My hat's off to you ma'am.barrelracer20xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696922169023358714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-590014321861409672009-03-01T00:47:00.000-08:002009-03-01T00:47:00.000-08:00I really liked the look of that horse, Janet. His ...I really liked the look of that horse, Janet. His eyes, and the look on the face. You can tell he's a good one. I understand why you have kept him! <BR/>I am sure the right owner will turn up for such a cute, sensible, well ridden and well behaved horse. Even if the market is down. Good luck, Janet!HorseOfCoursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907659164579327290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-22843653959461282292009-02-28T20:24:00.000-08:002009-02-28T20:24:00.000-08:00PS: Once Upon An Equine,I see you have Fjords. A w...PS: Once Upon An Equine,<BR/><BR/>I see you have Fjords. A woman at my barn shows Fjords in dressage. She's taken Wez all the way to Grand Prix, and won lots of awards on him. They're great ponies.Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-63245745616776285022009-02-28T20:22:00.000-08:002009-02-28T20:22:00.000-08:00Ah, Mugs, I'm so glad you're in Pete's corner. I h...Ah, Mugs, I'm so glad you're in Pete's corner. I hope he finds his next home to be as good as yours.Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45038683378499758182009-02-28T19:49:00.000-08:002009-02-28T19:49:00.000-08:00Pete is a lucky fellow. Hope all works out well fo...Pete is a lucky fellow. Hope all works out well for him. I'm glad to have found this blog. I like mysteries and will be sure to read some of the books by these authors.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42125650870377004502009-02-28T18:43:00.000-08:002009-02-28T18:43:00.000-08:00Pete sounds very nice, like someone would be lucky...Pete sounds very nice, like someone would be lucky to have him. Glad you are getting an opportunity to enjoy him. He is lucky to be in your hands in these hard times.Whywudyabreedithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069453160852561143noreply@blogger.com