tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post5137203683221233362..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: Farley The "Wonder Horse"Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-31622370452136425062010-10-16T16:43:41.770-07:002010-10-16T16:43:41.770-07:00My sister had an arab that she got for next to not...My sister had an arab that she got for next to nothing because it was "impossible". We found out about it through our faarrier, she was close to foundering as she was a 5/5 on the BCS and was too smart for her owner.<br />After getting the weight off my sister had a few momnets with her where they went head to head and she had to out smart Lani, but once Lani realised that my sis was in charge, well, there was nothing she wouldn't do. <br />I think the biggest problem for arabs are stupid owners - often they are smarter than their owner and can outhink them so get a repuation for being difficult. <br /><br />The only time we had issues with horses and gates/fences was when one of the new horses was cobalt deficent - and was chewing the posts for the cobalt in the tanalising compound. Sorted out the mineral issues and the proplems went. We also had 3 horses in a 15 acre paddock, so they weren't short on space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-89965802973595064382010-10-16T08:39:25.140-07:002010-10-16T08:39:25.140-07:00It's funny because Minx was my soul mate. Ins...It's funny because Minx was my soul mate. Instantly. Farley has wormed her way into my heart gradually, and it was about a year ago that I realized I would not be selling her before school like I had originally planned.<br /><br />Val - I feel EXACTLY the same way when I drive up to the stable. I can't wait, I have butterflies in my stomach and I'm literally bouncing my truck seat as I pull in the drive way.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706790384521584232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-62190271797289518042010-10-16T06:57:23.085-07:002010-10-16T06:57:23.085-07:00I feel the same way about my horse, Harley. He ha...I feel the same way about my horse, Harley. He has been my horse for nearly four years, but I still feel excited like a little kid when I am tacking him up and getting ready to hop on his back. The look in his eye tells me that he feels the same way. We just have so much fun together.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-46767904832369980592010-10-13T08:13:33.975-07:002010-10-13T08:13:33.975-07:00Y'know, I really think Arabs are given a bad r...Y'know, I really think Arabs are given a bad rap. As long as they are handled and exercised properly, they are the best horses! I also have an "exceptional" Arab mare who lets me do absolutely anything to/with her, who I can put any kid on and feel safe, and who can do just about anything I ask her to. Of course I know of another one who has been spoiled her entire life and gets away with everything, and never gets ridden, and I hate dealing with that horse. She is horrible! But can you blame her?<br /><br />Glad you and Farley are doing well!Breannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926688591022319522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-27006619732122012262010-10-12T20:41:47.531-07:002010-10-12T20:41:47.531-07:00I'm pretty sure my mare is exceptional - espec...I'm pretty sure my mare is exceptional - especially the way she's bonded with my son. I was head-over-heels in love with her BEFORE she started taking such good care of my son, now it's so much more.<br /><br />I consider Estes my equine soul-mate and I get the feeling Farley is yours :)GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-69429773283798253242010-10-12T15:54:44.419-07:002010-10-12T15:54:44.419-07:00She sounds very special, and a great comfort when ...She sounds very special, and a great comfort when times are tough. You are right to appreciate all her excellent qualities - but the consistent treatment and work you do with her also is part of the picture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com