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trytoride
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21-Dec-04, 12:47 PM (AEST)
 
"WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
 
   are there any 40 to 50 people in here???? as everyone seems a lot younger than myself lol


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Rex
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21-Dec-04, 03:57 PM (AEST)
 
1. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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Hi Trytoride

I turned 40 this year, and I'm feeling VERY old when reading through these posts.

Interestingly, I've been reading the threads for several months now - Thank you all the people who've been contributing - However have never ever contributed one of these forums before. There is always a first time for everything, and today's the day!!

I live in Sydney and work in a "professional" office - and don't particularly like my job, but it pays for the lifestyle I like very much!

I first logged on here "horse hunting" - After many years I am planning to get a horse again. Although it may still be another year away before I can aford it (and the commitment in time!)I'd like a good dressage horse to teach me the ropes again...

Today is my last day of work before heading off for two weeks of Christmas festivities with family and friends!

Merry Christmas all and hope you have a great new year....

Rex


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trytoride
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21-Dec-04, 04:11 PM (AEST)
 
2. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   hi rex

we must be the only 2 people of this age lol, I too work in a professional office, and don't particularly like my job either but unfortunately have to work to support my habbit. (my 12 horses)and growing.

I wish you well and maybe we can keep intouch so that you can let me know how your horse hunting is going.

when was the last time that you rode, I don't ride much either because of my work committments would love to leave work and be with my horses all day everyday, although I have my own property and do see them everyday but don't get home until late bummer.

anyway hope you enjoy your xmas don't drink too much lol


trytoride


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Rex
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21-Dec-04, 05:19 PM (AEST)
 
3. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi again

I last rode about 8 years ago - After an attempt to start after a gap of about of 8 years before that.... The last attempt lasted about a year. I half leased a horse at the old show grounds. My day started at 4.50am - Get to the stables, ride, feed the horse, get back home, shower, put on a suit, quick breakfast and then in the office to start a days work by 9.00am. By end of the year I was exhausted and frustrated. Having grown up on a farm, with several horses of my own it was not ideal, and certianly not fun....

I now have a farm - with stables, however need to save for the horse and be able to spend enough time there to make it all work. I am lucky that I am able to work remotely from home for a week about once a month. My problem is - If I can't do it properly then I'd rather not do it at all! Most of my friends (who are not horsey - AT ALL) don't understand this mentality.

It has been interesting being an observer over the past months - It has reminded me that while there are many really great people in the horse world, there are a number who are really unpleasant - Moral of the story - choose your friends wisely!

As far as Christmas goes - The big problem will be the amount of food. My family are really into cooking. There are literally dozens of cakes, slices, puddings and shortbread already prepared. There are also 2 turkeys, a huge glazed ham, pork, lamb, chicken, smoked salmon and fish all of which will be individually prepared by various members of the house party. This will last for 13 days in total, and includes entertaining neighbours, and being entertained..... It's excessive, but an amazing experience and not taken for granted. That's not to say that there will be large amounts of alchol consumed as well...!

Must go - I've got to complete a Board report before I can leave for the day - quelle joyeux!....grin

Ciao
Rex


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Jake
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22-Dec-04, 12:58 PM (AEST)
 
4. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Yep... I'm here, 52, also 'professional' but for myself (Equine Education Services) and lovin every minute of it - found the site by accident and simply read some of the 'stuff' people carry on with and have a smile about it - are they for real at times??? No wonder the world is in such a mess! I though horsey people were supposed to be the sensible ones?
I'm looking forward to Xmas just staying home with the foals and having a quiet fruit punch or 19 on the back verandah while partner visits her mother.
Take care you two old fogeys and have a real nice time over the festive break and enjoy your ponies.


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22-Dec-04, 01:23 PM (AEST)
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5. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   LAST
 
Jake, know where you're coming from when you say what are some of these people thinking .

Rex - good luck. You sound committed, and you will get there. I work in a professional office too, don't own my own land but have three geldings, one who is a performance horse.

You'll get there. Some days there will be times where you just wished the horse(s) didn't exist (when you get one), but you won't be able to live without them.

I have been slack lately, but 2005 will - I hope - be the year of decent competitions for me, mainly showjumping. Whatever your chosen discipline, be it Western, English or pleasure - enjoy .

Bottoms up!

And here's to another year of getting older with grace and style (I am not in the age bracket mentioned in the title of this post, but it feels like I have lived through a few more years than I really have).


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Paris
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22-Dec-04, 01:26 PM (AEST)
 
6. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi Rex. If you are interested I have a very good schoolmaster for sale who is reasonably priced and well trained... does all the tricks. He is 13yrs & over 17.2hh but very safe & quiet & sound. I would like to sell him in the next 2-3months so if you are interested please email me at princessparis_01@hotmail.com
Have a good xmas!


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trytoride
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22-Dec-04, 02:10 PM (AEST)
 
7. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   gosh paris I wish I had of known about 3 months ago as I was looking for one myself, I ended up purchasing a very nice mare, have had a few minor problems with her no fault of her own though.

I was riding a 17.1hh gelding bit spooky whom I still have he has been out for about 12 months and would like to bring him back into work if I can get the courage.

anyway have a great xmas and a very prosperous new year


trytoride


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esse
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23-Dec-04, 04:59 PM (AEST)
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8. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi Guys!

Know what you're talking about!! There appears to be a lot of blonde boned ditzies out there. Seems common sense needs to be a subject taught in school!

It amazes me that so called horse people have taken on the 'throw away society' attitude. If it isn't flawless, staight up, get rid of it. No staying power or the want of a challenge. So many horses are lost because of the lack of giving them a chance to succeed. NO horse comes with an operators manual and they don't speak humanese!! Hmmm I seem to have got off the track, so I'll reel myself in.

Rex, I really hope you find the right neddy for you. What type of horsing around are you into?
Trytoride, can you answer me a question, why does it seem that if a horse isn't 16h or taller it isn't considered worthwhile? or am I reading too much into posts?
Esse.


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jake
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25-Dec-04, 01:50 PM (AEST)
 
9. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Unfortunately I don't think the quality of teachers is what it used to be either - remember they are some of the blond ditzies we're talking about - no offence to anyone, but if the cap fits.....
But Esse, you have to remember it costs exactly the same amount of money and time and effort to feed and maintain a really top quality perfomance/whatever horse as it does to feed maintain etc. dog meat, and there are plenty of them around. Maybe I'm too practical that way, but do practice what I preach and recently had to make a decision on a foal that maybe wouldn't 'make it' in the leg dept. I assigned him 12 weeks and after that it was head off - and I'd presold him for $7,000 - hard decision, but with a bit of care, locking up and nutritional changes, he's come good with 4 weeks to spare - but nonetheless, the decision had been made. There are too many crook horses about to keep breeding on with them, and so many really good ones that should be being bred to with top line mares - if you are going to breed, improve, don't go backwards... a formula that unfortunately a lot of my clients have lost in the interest of 'pretty color' pretty head etc. instread of overall conformation and demeanor - I'd rather have one quiet horse now at my age rather than 15 wild buggars.
Hope you all have a nice day... I know I am. Talk again soon.
Doc


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Carol
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25-Dec-04, 07:03 PM (AEST)
 
10. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   I am impressed with your attitude to horses, ie. 'dogs' meat' cost the same to maintain as good ones. I thought I was the only one 'mean' enough to say that. If I wore a hat, I'd take it off to you. Ditto on breeding ideas.


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improv
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25-Dec-04, 10:08 PM (AEST)
 
11. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi, all.
I'm galloping towards 50 and only occassionally browse thru' here.

Hope you find your horse and get set up, Rex. I always think of the phrase - If you've got the time for a horse, you can't afford it and if you work to afford it, you havn't the time! drats!

I must say, Esse, that I find myself riding bigger horses as I get older - the tempo is just that bit slower,(have you ridden a shettie lately, for the other extreme!) and the feeling of power is just such a buzz, even if they are only working at half the effort of something smaller. You get very addicted to the 'big' paces and become very dissatisfied with anything less.
Still, there are plenty of good small horses out there and the right horse is the right size as well as the right colour:)

Is it my age, or does your eye adapt to the bigger horses? I look at our smaller horses now and they seem to be such 'ponies'. I upset a client recently who had travelled a huge distance to try out our smallest horse by saying, "come and look at 'the pony'" (his nick-name) I figure that for a minute she thought I was another dodgey vendor advertising a false height. The look on her face was priceless! She rounded the corner of the stripping bays to see her little dream 15.3h horse standing between two 17handers and had a good laugh - he looked so cute and petit.
I hope everyones been having a good Christmas!

improv


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jake
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31-Dec-04, 02:59 AM (AEST)
 
14. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Thanks Carol - might even buy you a hat (next Xmas) if you keep talking like that. Didn't want to sound mean, just practical.


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tyrtoride
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26-Dec-04, 00:11 AM (AEST)
 
12. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi everyone, hope everyone had a very nice xmas day, mine was very relaxed and quiet.

esse, I am not sure why you are asking me the question about why does it seem that if a horse isn't 16h or taller it isn't considered worthwhile?

I have many horses, they actually start from 10 hands (pony) to 17.1hands horse, of course I don't ride the ponies only if they are giving the kids a hard time (lol).

I must agree with improv that the bigger they are, the smoother they are to ride and as I have gotten older I find the smaller they are I have more trouble with my back, with exceptions I do have smaller that I ride but nothing under 15.3h and she is a gem to ride.

bye for now I hope everyone has a great new year


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esse
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26-Dec-04, 11:49 AM (AEST)
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13. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi Guys!

Maybe I'm reading too much into the posts. Mostly I see ads etc, talking about the 'big boys'. I've tried to ride 15 and over, but get the feeling I'm getting seasick:P I love to ride shetties. I used one up until recently to muster in the small paddocks. Such a blast and he was my all time favourite mustering pony.

I can understand about people breeding for looks and colour without too much concern for what's under the skin. Mum is having a hard time at present as she bred a miniture colt that is terribly cow hocked. She was hoping to add him to her breeding stock. I think she's going to keep him after he's gelded, because she doesn't want any small child to be hurt if his legs are such a problem. Personally I can't figure out what she's on about,(how can being cow-hocked be a problem for littlies?), but that's how it is. There's a good chance I'll end up with him for awhile so I can make a harness to fit and break him in for her! We'll be driving around together scaring the heck out the cows!!lol
We're still waiting for our chrissy foals. My mare always cooks them very well!!
Hope everyone had a yummy day yestersay an enjoyed themselves.
Esse


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murramai
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15. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   After not bothering to read Meet Market for months, I am pleased to hear that there are other horse lovers in my age group. 2004 was quite a year for me. I returned to work in January after finishing chemotherapy and winning the battle with cancer, celebrated my 50th birthday in March, in May my daughter graduated from uni, celebrated her 21st birthday and went overseas for a year, in December I won several annual awards at Riding Club which meant a great deal after often being discouraged at my lack of fitness and not being able to ride often enough, and in December the oncologist confirmed at I am still cancer free after being in remission for one year. I remember watching Miss Kay Irvine riding at 80 and she had another young horse in work. I hope I will be that active at her age and when I'm too old to ride, I can still drive my harness pony!


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trytoride
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01-Jan-05, 09:25 PM (AEST)
 
16. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   well done murramai, that is such great news. It is great to hear, I on the other hand keep putting it off and I just never seem to get there. But this year I hope that it will be a good one for my riding.
I hope my sister has the same outcome as yourself as she is having a mastectomy in the 11th of Jan, so we are all praying for her at the moment.


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17. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   It's so good to hear that you are not just another statistic! My grandmother had a double masectomy 24 years ago and last year she moved off the 72 000acre station to go to town, because she started to think she's getting on a bit - she's 87! My other great aunts all are still alive and she's the youngest! So I guess believing that this is not a problem, just something to deal with can make life something to relish! When I feel like crap I look to my amazing strong family and realise there is still so much out there to do and I'm really just a spring chicken!! lol
My best wishes and thoughts to your sister, Trytoride and keep at it Murramai! Go get em!


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murramai
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18. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Trytoride, you might like to tell your sister that as well as using conventional medical treatments, attitude makes a huge difference and I used meditation and creative visualisation imagining my body fighting the cancer, as well as juices and organic food whenever I could get it. Having a spiritual belief also helps.


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murramai
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19. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   My new year resolutions are to be happy, be healthy and ride more!
I started the year with the farrier arriving at 7 am to shoe my horse and I'll ride every day for my four days off which will certainly improve my fitness. A friend showed me some Tai Chi exercises yesterday and I would like to learn more. I have loved horses all my life since I first heard the milk horse clip clop past in the early hours. I taught myself to ride on whatever I could borrow, then had to unlearn the bad habits once I got my first horse when I was 13. I had lessons, went fox hunting, went to pony club, had dressage lessons and could have been a working pupil for my instructor but the pay was pitiful then. I am a Life Member of the Pinto Society and have been a member of various trail riding and riding clubs. I've done some competition and bred some ponies. I also enjoy harness driving and have trained a horse to saddle and ponies to ride/drive. I am interested in natural horsemanship and would have been a horse trainer if I had discovered these methods when I was younger.
Jake, tell us more about your Equine Education Service and the horses you breed.


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02-Jan-05, 09:52 PM (AEST)
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20. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi, All, hope your year is off to a good start.
I sat down yesterday and laboriously typed out a post only to have it swallowed by cyberspace! (sob!!)Oh well, I'll warm up the two fingers again....
Great to hear you are doing so well, Murramai. The Tai Chi sounds good, I must find a group around here. I used to do a little with my mum after she had a car accident and it really did improve both of us, as well as just being lovely to do - soft music, or the sound of water, slow movement and just drifting off into a timeless world...hmmm...there's my new year resolution!
And all the best to Trytorides' sister.


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Rex
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04-Jan-05, 01:57 PM (AEST)
 
21. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Happy new year to all!

I have returned to work today (after a two week break) and I'm ready to disappear for another two weeks.... or so!

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! (Paris - I'll drop you a note later). I guess that I wont be in a position to get a horse until the back end of 2005. I am really committed with everything and need to divest myself of a few things. In addition to work and the farm (which is in another state) I am also Chairman of the Board (a voluntary role) for a small arts organistation here in Sydney, and my tenure doesn't finish until May 2006 - In addition we appointed a new Artistic Director who started officially 1 Jan 05. (She is very talented - but still very young and will need a lot of support over the coming year).

A word of encouragement regarding cancer - My sister had a very agressive cancer when she was 22. She is now late 30's. The only downside is she is unable to have children due to the treatment. Do everything the doctors say (although not blindly) and the power of positive thought, and supportive alternative herbs/meditation/whatever works for her will be the best thing she can do!!

It's great to hear from the other oldies (and also the younger ones too!)

There was dicussion about big horses - I'm just over 6 foot tall with really long legs. Anything much under 17 hands and both the horse and I look stupid....

Hope everyone has a great 2005.

R


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murramai
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25-Jan-05, 03:50 PM (AEST)
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22. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Trytoride, how's your sister doing after the operation?


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trytoride
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25-Jan-05, 08:57 PM (AEST)
 
23. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   hi murramai
thankyou for asking, well she has had her operation and the specialist has told her that they got everthing, they are amazed because usually when it is in the lympth node glands it is not too good, but after her blood tests they said that her blood is back to normal, she will have to have more chemo but we are praying and keeping our fingers crossed. once again thank you for asking

trytoride


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Valerie,
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28-Jan-05, 01:25 AM (AEST)
 
25. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Try giving this little fella some di-calcium in his feed, as cow hocks is caused by angulation of lack of calcium in utero, rickets can also be manifest in such circumstances, it pays to make sure the little bubs in uterus get their vitamins. Minatures like shetlands need kelp, this certainly strengthens their bones up. Good luck.,


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Valerie
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28-Feb-06, 11:48 PM (AEST)
 
72. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   About your spooky 17h gelding, to get your confidence back lunge him for 20 mins each way, left then right, and put his bridle & saddle on him, let him muck about with them on-not you,ha.ha. I own 21 horses including two thoroughbred stallions, and many broodmares. I am breeding racehorses agt present have one filly my stallions first T.B. he has sired some partbreds, I let him sire others to see if he was fertile as some T.Bs are not fertile, he is luckily, his Daughter is now named her name is Aliceamour-in memory of my late Mother Alice. My filly's name means "in Memory of Alice". She is out of my Mare Miss Cameo who is by Double Century. My filly is 2 rising 3 yrs and is by my T.B.Stallion "Red Galleon" who is 16h.2" and is by Semitime, by Semipalatinsk. Red Galleon is a golden Chestnut with a white blaze no other markings, and a splendid horse. I am older however than 50 not telling how old but rest assured can leave some dust in your wake. My other Stallion is by the Stallion Steady Eddy who is by Go Dancer. My stallions name is Tarquin Silk, by Steady Eddy he is a rose grey.
If anybody wishes to write to me here is my e-mail address: galleon@dodo.com.au I live in South Australia.
Valerie


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mal jefferyes
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13-Sep-05, 05:45 AM (AEST)
 
50. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   a bit off the subject but i am trying to find a copy of the biography on miss k titled waverley riding school by a.robinson if anyone knows of a copy in good condition for sale please email myself c/o maljeff@hotmail.com thank you


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Valerie
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28-Jan-05, 01:17 AM (AEST)
 
24. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi I am in my Autumn years, and have ridden horses since my early years, I have also broken to saddle many a rogue made that way by others mis-treatment, but with LOVE, kindness and heaps of fairness made them into beautiful trustworthy mounts. I own two T.B.Stallions, and an assortment of other horses, and two pet cows, own also some T.B.broodmares whom I am putting to my Stallion this year, his name is "Red Galleon" a T.B.entire, by Semitime, by Semipalatinsk, his Dam was Redlua, by Rough'n'Tumble by Better Boy. Red Galleon is a superbly moving athletic Horse, and has jumping bloodlines. I also have a Jenny Donkey, who is of course stubborn, and recently been given a pure Arabian Mare by Mutlak, whom I am told was feisty. I love my Horses, and give them all a home for life, I own 16" at present. and they are mainly kept at Two Wells, S.A. that is where my two Stallions are. I also have my Red Galleons 1st pure T.B.foal she is 15mths of age now, and out of a Mare named Miss Cameo, by Double Century, out of Lyn Mellay by Mellay, perhaps some might know of her, she came or was bred in Victoria. Love to hear from you all.
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gar get
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09-Feb-05, 10:17 PM (AEST)
 
26. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   I'm mid 40's - live on a small place with the hubby & 3 kids. 7 horses, 2 dogs & 3 cows. Work with a transport company and decided last year that I would join the Army Reserve. Ostensibly to support my daughter who is also joining and thinking I would never make it through the medical. Guess what!! I have, just waiting for my ECG to come back then I have to do the physical. Had I realised how hard it is for an old bird to get fit I don't know if I would have started but I've made the committment now so I pounding the boards trying to get to 7.5 on the beep test (bloody silly test that). Anyway, glad to see there are some other 'mature' people here.


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millview
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12-Mar-05, 10:50 PM (AEST)
 
27. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi to all. I am about to turn 42 in a few months. To be honest, i really wasnt aware that most people on this site are that much younger.
I only ever read the breeding forum, and just assumed that alot of the people on that forum have been breeding for years, and actually are not that young.

I have my own 30 acres, well its owned by me my mother and my sister,and i breed warmbloods. I cannot ride alot due to an accident with, of course horses. Well, it was the last in a long line of accidents,and i havent ridden for 3 years, but am about to buy myself a quarter horse, which are much smoother than warmbloods.

Sometimes i wish that i did have a horsey partner to continue this journey with me. It can be awfully hard being a woman on your own on a farm, when the pipes burst, the stables flood, and the tractor breaks down, all on the one day. Also, it can be nice to have a man to do all the nasty heavy jobs, and fix fences and the chainsaw etc.
But then I think there are not many men willing to take on a woman who has 14 horses and 8 dogs, who never has any money, or if I do have any money, it goes on a roll of wire or a jerrycan of diesel. I am always exhausted, way to tired to go out to dinner, I work 18 hours a day, am always filthy, wear clothes from St vinnies, and sleep with 3 large rottweilers on the bed. Its not a very enticing prospect for romance, but then again I wouldnt give it up for all the restaurants and holidays in the world.

I may dream of having an apartment in Sydney or going to South America and feeling free, but when I do go away, which i havent done for 4 years, except to dressage competitions, I find I miss the animals after about 3 days, and get awfully tired of meeting people and superficial conversations about mundane things.
I am definately becoming more reclusive as I get older. People just dont interest me like they used to, and more often than not, i prefer the company of my animals.

I do enjoy these forums, I love hearing from other people about their horsey endeavours and adventures.
Take care
Millview


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Cass
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13-Mar-05, 07:22 PM (AEST)
 
28. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   well Millview, that certainly was an interesting read. 8 dogs, my god no wonder you say you have no cash. The 3 rottys who occupy the warmest part of your bed i reckon would eat more than i do.
You mention mum and maybe brother or sister, have you ever been married? Does the thought of growing much older than you are now give you a sense of, lets say urgency?
8 dogs, I dont mean to be rude, your house must stink!
Cass xxx


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Adder
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14-Mar-05, 00:35 AM (AEST)
 
29. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Well Cass,read your post to Classy and this one to Millview.....Just have to say
you've turned "not meaning to be rude" into an art form.
Must be wonderful to be perfect..
Heard the saying "If you can't say something nice, don't say
nothin' at all".


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Cass
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14-Mar-05, 11:46 AM (AEST)
 
30. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Oh it is wonderful indeed
Cass xxx


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Freckles
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14-Mar-05, 03:43 PM (AEST)
 
31. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   You sound like a wonderfull woman mill, who loves what She does with a passion - a lot of women are so so very shallow and concerned with the most idiotic/unproductive/boring things....

One of my goals in life was to find someone not unlike yourself -

If it were not for the fact I had now found that someone, I would most definately try to make your aquaintance and see where it lead ..

But seeing as im "only" 25 years of age .. this prolly doesnt sit so well with you

Women like yourself are very difficult to come by - ....

I hope you can find someone.. or someone will find you - ...

Someone like yourself shouldnt have to be alone..

Sandy and I complete the jobs together if need be, nasty or not

Equality n all that you know

I really ought to introduce you to Her - She feels exactly the same way as you... Doesnt really like people unless they are Horsey.

As for apartment in Sydney... Sandy and myself both hate Sydney and are glad to rid ourselves of it !!! cant understand why you'd want anything to do with the place ! EWWW! the only thing that joint is good for is earning a $

Hope you dont mind, but I figured out where your using the internet from by tracing your IP address - did you know a young vet named Robert down there ?? He is a close family friend... He's back up here on the coast now

well, must go - take care

Mark


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MindyMoo
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16-May-05, 09:29 AM (AEST)
 
42. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Freckles. you and your IP searching - no one is safe lol
Well I thought seeing as I am approaching the big 40 I might post here and say hello...

I am living in Queensland for those that don't know - have 2 neddies - an arab mare and a brumby stallion (who is just gorgeos - 2nd generation brumby born in captivity) cause I always wanted one and they are sooooo sound of foot - amazing little quiet critters they can be - can be shite-heads too but who can't hey??

Would love to meet a man with similar interests - love my horses and dog - am a wildlife carer and very involved in landcare and environmental / habitat/ wildlife issues (go on ppl have a go I don't care!) I just think that more ppl should be for animals - let me re-phrase, I do it cause I think that enough ppl support other ppl - so I support animals - is that a better turn of phrase??

Cass is Perfect - but we all knew that - he won't reply to that lol (I'm a bit of a stirrer - ex-nurse who has a rather warped sense of humour).... trying to get back on my feet (& doin ok) after leaving a man who I thought was just the ducks nuts, but turned out to be a lying #(*^*%$, but anyway...... am happy with life now - am very independant and just love being the free soul I am, If I found a partner with simiar interests (& some land) would just be wonderful - but somehow I doubt that - I just don't see it happening!! Oh well shite happens hey.....

Love the racing industry as was strapper - cousin is trainer so played with TB's most of my life - earlier on we had STB's which I think we just gorgeous - beautiful temperament - but hey I think all animals are boofital!!!

Anyway would love to hear from anyone for a chat - saten71@dodo.com.au if you wanna email me - have a top day all
smooches MindyMoo


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Highlander
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32. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi guys,

Not quite 40 but looking down the barrel. I have 3 children, two horses, 1 dog and 1 husband - is that the right order! No really, I certainly feel that in my older years I am getting a new perspective on life and doing more for me and my family rather than worrying about the little things. I feel that I am finally forming more quality friendships and a deeper friendship with my husband that I haven't had before. Maybe life does begin at 40!

I now have a 17.2 w/b x t/b, and swore after my 16.3 t/b I wouldn't get anything bigger, but this boy came about by chance and although it has been a long journey getting him right after he was badly looked after, I am starting to see the rewards. He is an absolutely beautifully souled animal and would not hurt a fly, he would be horrified if he realised he was so big - I am sure he would want to sit curled up on your knee if he could - what an unusual picture.

Love these sites, read them nearly everyday as I have learned so much from everybody.

Jo


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Lee
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24-Mar-05, 11:02 AM (AEST)
 
33. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   I go to http://www.getalife.com.au/?ref=PH24 (use whole URL to avoid all their ads) to find friends over 40.

Lots of great activities. Would be good to see a horse riding group on there!! Mostly it's just social things though. It's free!!!


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34. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   I take my hat off to you mill, I thought I was the only person who loved my animals that much. I am 55 still riding in the shows, have a beautiful palomino stallion who is an absolute gentleman, I think I will be riding him till im 65, he is only 5 years old and I bred him. I have 9 other horses two dogs three cats and a good man who also has to love my animals. We are going away for a week soon to queensland for a holiday but I know that I will be worried about my animals the whole time im away even though they will be in the best of care. I often think what I would do if anything happened to my man as he fixes all the fences and does everything he can around the place just to make me and my animals happy. You certainly deserve someone like this.

Cheers


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esse
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35. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   If you're not riding at 65 I'd be worried. Mum is 65 and still breaking in ponies and my uncle, who is a few sneezes off 70 is ranked in the top 5 (in Aust) for over 50's in the team roping at rodeos! Compared to them I'm just a spring chicken with way too much to learn!!! Does this make you feel a bit chickenish also?


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angelic65
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36. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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I am going to be 40 this year. and single.

I had an accident when I was 20 broke my back (horse riding accident), took some time to learn how to walk again and bring up my daughter on my own. I didnt have a lot of time or money to have a horse of my own but I rode occassionally and I got a pony for my daughter when she was younger till she grew out of her and I couldnt afford a bigger pony and it was too hard physically to look after it.

After 20 years with a hole in my heart that made me feel empty, I now have 2 beautifull Welsh Cobs. One being a Sect C and 12.3hh and the other a Sect D at 14.3hh. They are why I work Monday to Friday for. My daughter is grown up in the army and has 3 Cobs as well.

I am doing Parelli Natural Horsemanship with them which gives me endless joy and safety, which is paramount. I bought them young, so they have no bad history. They are well behaved and very social and gregareous as ponies are. I couldnt get a bigger horse I can barely get on my 14.3hh high boy. He was only suppose to grow to 14hh but he outgrew both his parents by 3 inches. My 12.3hh is a dream to ride and handle. AND extremely easy to get on and off thats for sure. I have always loved little ponies anyway for their sense of fun and character. I keep them agisted on a property in western sydney.

I don't know when my body will break down and decide no more, so I live for the moment and make sure every daylight waking hour is spent with my ponies. In Summer I ride after work every day, I don't get home until 10pm most days. My summer days are huge and tiring and by the end of summer I almost look forward to the rest winter offers and by the end of winter I can't wait to be with my horses every day again.

The accident has left me with nerve damage and muscle degradation in my legs so I can't walk well or for long distances, or run at all. My balance is shot and I fall over alot. though the ponies are used to me falling over and they just stand there. But I still look after them myself, I do barefoot trimming on them myself after doing a course. I sit on a milk crate or chair while doing their feet which they hold up for me to do.

I love my daughter but my ponies are what keep me moving forward and upright. Without them I would be doing and was doing nothing else but work and sleep.


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makadollar
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37. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   LAST
 
Hello Angelic

Well I am a meer youngster at 39 and am involved in the punting forums here but often pop in here too.What a story you tell,I think your outlook on life is fantastic.I injured my back 4 years ago in a workplace accident and am unable to return to my employment.The future is uncertain in that regard, but I also take it a day at a time and love horses.I could watch them all day!(instead of my suburban neighbours kitchen...)

You work until 10pm wow, is that some sort of afternoon shift or just plenty of hours,I have been there and done that too!lol

I used to live in Sydney but now live in Melbourne.

Well I dont want to rave on too much so have a good second half to your weekend and take care

Cheers

Rob


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Neisje
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07-May-05, 11:16 PM (AEST)
 
38. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #37
 
   Hi everyone, don't visit here often but just stopped in for a look. I am 37 so thats almost 40, does that count? LOL I'm in Victoria, single, female, a serious chocolate fanatic, oh and I and breed horses! If anyone wants to chat my email is neisje@hotmail.com


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improv
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39. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Love your story, Angelic, and I'm sure there's much more to it. I'm glad you have your cobs to enjoy and hope you have many years with them.
I had a young w'blood leap of the ramp of the truck last year and make a bit of a mess of my ankle. I could have been back riding months ago, but I keep on making excuses. I hop on a horse now and then to work it thru' a problem and then hand it gleefully back to the owner.
The ankle is fine, the fitness is not. You make me feel like a real wuz. I had better get a horse in for myself and huff and puff my way around the area for a few weeks!
All the best!


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angelic65
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40. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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Fortunately I don't work till 10pm.. though in my workaholic days prior to getting my 2 ponies I frequently did. I work to live now not live to work.

I work the old 9-5 and in the summer, ride till dark, fed up and then get home around 10pm.

Here let me make you feel more of a wuz

Just over 2 years ago before I bought my two ponies, I was FAT, no I was. I am 5.1ft and I weighed 85Kg and a size 16. I had been sitting around and eating being depressed. My poor horses would groan and grunt when I rode them, especially the bigger one cause He is a such a lazy bugger. But 6 months of riding every day and caring for my ponies, helped me loose weight and gain my fitness back to be a trim size 8-10 and 58kg. It was damn near agony and I had to use a western saddle for the first 6 months to stop falling off. I was all over the place, would have made great funniest home video footage thats for sure. Probably still does alot of the time. But don't worry It does stop hurting after a while.

Yeah I guess there is a lot more to the story but I will say that it was the PNH that saved me. The philosophy of PNH helped me put life into perspective and start looking forward instead of backwards. I apply that philosophy to every aspect of my life, not just my horses. It is abit like equine buddahism. hehe

I spend alot of my time doing ground work and just hanging with my ponies. I like to teach them tricks and stuff as well. I buy a 18kg bag of horse carrots every saturday morning, which my 2 ponies eat over the course of the weekend. They are spoilt buggers thats for sure. Lucky I keep my horses at the same place as my daughter who is based in Sydney at the moment so we can spend time with each other and our ponies at the same time. Though given one of her Welsh Cob is 17hh he is enormous (bigger than a clydie)in bone but with the elegance. thats a big pony ! You should see me mount him. Now that is hillarious.

So Improv, get back in the saddle OK not just physically but mentally !! NO EXUSES.



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TicTac
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15-May-05, 09:58 PM (AEST)
 
41. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #40
 
   >I havent been on this Forum in a while so I was pleased to see that there are some people that read here In My age group as well

I am a 41yo Single Australian Guy and live In Sydney where I have a Town House close to Parramatta I currently have a Australian Stock Horse which I jump at club days or the odd country show

My interests in life outside the horsey world are varied I also enjoy snow & watersking and love travel & dining out

Anyway if there are any females here that would like to chat my addy is hotguy4u1962@hotmail.com

Regards TicTac

If there are any females here around
>Fortunately I don't work till 10pm.. though in my workaholic
>days prior to getting my 2 ponies I frequently did. I work
>to live now not live to work.
>
>I work the old 9-5 and in the summer, ride till dark, fed up
>and then get home around 10pm.
>
>Here let me make you feel more of a wuz
>
>Just over 2 years ago before I bought my two ponies, I was
>FAT, no I was. I am 5.1ft and I weighed 85Kg and a size 16.
>I had been sitting around and eating being depressed. My
>poor horses would groan and grunt when I rode them,
>especially the bigger one cause He is a such a lazy bugger.
>But 6 months of riding every day and caring for my ponies,
>helped me loose weight and gain my fitness back to be a trim
>size 8-10 and 58kg. It was damn near agony and I had to use
>a western saddle for the first 6 months to stop falling off.
>I was all over the place, would have made great funniest
>home video footage thats for sure. Probably still does
>alot of the time. But don't worry It does stop hurting after
>a while.
>
>Yeah I guess there is a lot more to the story but I will say
>that it was the PNH that saved me. The philosophy of PNH
>helped me put life into perspective and start looking
>forward instead of backwards. I apply that philosophy to
>every aspect of my life, not just my horses. It is abit like
>equine buddahism. hehe
>
>I spend alot of my time doing ground work and just hanging
>with my ponies. I like to teach them tricks and stuff as
>well. I buy a 18kg bag of horse carrots every saturday
>morning, which my 2 ponies eat over the course of the
>weekend. They are spoilt buggers thats for sure. Lucky I
>keep my horses at the same place as my daughter who is based
>in Sydney at the moment so we can spend time with each other
>and our ponies at the same time. Though given one of her
>Welsh Cob is 17hh he is enormous (bigger than a clydie)in
>bone but with the elegance. thats a big pony ! You should
>see me mount him. Now that is hillarious.
>
>So Improv, get back in the saddle OK not just physically but
>mentally !! NO EXUSES.


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improv
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16-May-05, 06:00 PM (AEST)
 
43. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Tic Tac, what a pity you're not 51!
No blokes are - even the really grey and balding ones!
Perhaps they get to 45 and then count backwards?

Angelic, I will pick a horse for myself one day. I will, I will, I will!
Super that you've found a direction to go in and are enjoying it so much.
My youngest daughter and I work full time with horses, she has taken over the riding part, I do the stud work, groundwork and teaching. It makes a full days work esp. as once we had 3-4 staff and now we work on our own again. I gave up on staff - Ended up spending most of my day doing their paperwork, sorting sqabbles etc.

I love the lifestyle, but having horses as you're 'business' takes a lot of the pure enjoyment out of it. My last 'special' horse was one I bred out of my fav. old mare I evented as a teenager. We went thru. to Grand Prix (dressage)together and then the offers became too big to refuse..I felt like I had sold my soul with her.

Hope it's good riding weather where you are! (It's not here..)


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angelic65
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16-May-05, 10:17 PM (AEST)
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44. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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I here what your saying Improv, but imagine doing anything else ?

Working 9-5 for some one else ? Not seeing daylight during the winter MOnday to Friday ?

My best memories are of when I was a teenager working at the race track with TB and SB's. But then again I didnt have the responsibility of my own business. Aaahhh to be young again ? well maybe no way on that. I like to consider myself like a fine wine... getting better with age !!

I can't imagine being without my boys now. I lost a pony (hit by a car) about 2 months before my accident. He was 4 years old and I bred him. I guess things got pretty crazy, me too. I couldnt give myself to another horse till now with the ponies I have now.

Doesnt matter what the weather is mid week for my so I hope it rains. I am stuck in an office but rain good for the grass where I keep my ponies.

Probably you will find that the horse will pick you. They do that.!!


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TicTac
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02-Jun-05, 09:57 PM (AEST)
 
49. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi There Improv Im In Sydney do u have msn messanger ? Where are you ?
Sounds like you have a great business going whish i could trade my office job in the city with you


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Tammy
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20-May-05, 03:15 AM (AEST)
 
45. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hello ...........well i guess i would be the 40ish group lol
and yes us 40 people also love horses i guess its a love of all ages and genders nice to meet ya trytoride and know that us 40is people are out here lol
hugzzzzzzzzzzz.........tammy


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trytoride
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20-May-05, 03:13 PM (AEST)
 
46. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   hi tammy it is nice to meet you and it is nice to see us 40ish still playing with our beloved horseys ((((((((((( hugzzzz) back to you
cheers trytoride


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Natural
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23-May-05, 04:52 PM (AEST)
 
47. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi Everyone

I know where all the 40 and 50's are going to rekindle their riding careers whether it's for pleasure or competition.
Hunter Natural Horsemanship Centre
I'm the head honcho here and I'm in my 40's, most of the regulars are professional people in their 40's, 50's and 60's,with a passion for horses .
I hold lessons, clinics, social days.
Coming up is a 5day camp at Wollombi NSW. We stay in motel style accomodation, enjoy 3 high quality meals a day and immerse ourselves in all things horsey, particularly suited to the horse enthusiast looking for communication and confidence with their horse.
Check ou my ad in horse deals or email me direct frangriffen@bigpond.com

Cheers Fran


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Freds Mum
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01-Jun-05, 10:35 AM (AEST)
 
48. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi there!

I've never posted on a forum before and I hope I'll get a reply or two!
I also am in my 40's, so this seemed like a good topic to join in.

I have just returned to riding again after a 5 year break due to a riding accident. Was scared to get back on after a couple of back operations. I still own the horse I fell with, the accident wasn't his fault. I just decided one day that I wasn't going to spend the rest of my life watching other people ride when the only thing holding me back was fear. I'm so glad I made that decision!!

I have been breeding and showing miniature horses for a few years and keeping my "big" (16.2hh) horse out of sentiment. Now I'm riding him again and we are both feeling so much better for the exercise!

I have been showing my mini horse stallion in halter and doing well with him and am now in the process of breaking him to harness, which is a new experience for me.

It's nice to know there are other "mature" people out there who enjoy their equines as much as I do.


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MindyMoo
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27-Sep-05, 11:00 AM (AEST)
 
51. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hey guys, it's great to see that us "oldies" (lol) ;0) are all still in love with our first love - neddies lol - glad to see that such a gammit of ppl still ride and play with the ponies - wonderful acutally!!!

As you all prob know I too have injured my back and can't ride anymore but do re-education and pet therapy massage and stuff now so hopefully that will take off for me sometime - I am in queensland so if anyone needs my services (of the pet therapy type lol) I'd be happy to help out - the back pain doesn't ease but pet therapy of my own helps the pain ease a tad - so that's the positive I get outta it!!

Glad to see/read/hear that some ppl may have hooked up and have similar stories to most of us here - it's good to have ppl to chat to - even cyberfriends are still freinds and sometimes even better than the real life ones when the u-know-what hits the fan!!!

I still have both my babies but looks like I may have to give up my brumby stallion - which I JUST DON'T WANT TO DO and I don't want to cut him cause he is a gentleman and don't see the need - but others who haven't had that much experience with "nice" stallions just think that they should all be cut - I view it very differntly!!!

Angelic your story is truely amazing - I draw inspiration from that too - I too have a broken back but will not give up my babies - (can't have kids so has 2 be animals but I am happy with that) - but that has worked against me in court cases with doctors thinking that I am "putting it on" and the rest - but little do they know that twer it not for my boofital arab mare and my dog (stallion wasn't around then) I wouldn't be here to tell the tale I'm afraid!!! They just don't seem to understand that pets can play such a crucial part in allowing a persons mind and therefore psyche to help re-develop and hence allow some sort of recovery - I know that my animals saved my life cause during that "dark period" when I could hardly walk (yep had to teach myself to walk again and all that stuff) I had my own mechanisms in place to MAKE MYSELF GET UP EVERY DAY JUST TO GO TO THE BACK PADDOCK TO SEE MY GIRL & of course puppy dog never left my side (still hasn't god Love him!!!) Even through all the court stuff (teleconferences and court itself) they have alwasy been waiting for me to come and have a "release of emotions" with them - guaranteed that after a teleconf (I would be an emotional mess) they would both be waiting there for me straight away - they just know!!!

I am thankful to my friends on here who have helped me thru dark times but i can never ever describe the love and compassion that my animals showed me even when so-called understanding friends didn't!!! All i can say is blessed be my babies for helping me thru my greatest time of need and my darkest hour!!!

well hope you are all well, and happy and life is treating you well
be good to yourselves and your neddies and have a top day
cheers all
MindyMoo ;0)


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Australdi
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28-Sep-05, 02:24 AM (AEST)
 
52. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi all
my first post here....& I hope I'm not excluded as I'm only 37. (getting close enough to 40 to panic! hehehe)
I'm currently sans a horse...lost my gorgeous (but mad as a hatter) whaler (arab X connemarra) a year ago to a broken leg....worked as a strapper for a little over a year @ Caulfield (various trainers)& missing horses terribly at the moment...but not financially able to get back into them....at the moment....haven't been in the saddle for over a year now....longest I've gone since I turned 18! & it's killing me! If anyone needs a horse exercised in Vic....I'll put up my hand! hahaha
My main passion is stock/trail riding..but I loved working with TBs..loved their personalities! Nice to find a group of like minded people...& after lurking for a couple of days...thought I should say Hi! (& I desperately need a dose of horse talk!) been feeling lately that I have been ejected from the horse world....and it's a big hole in my life...missing it big time!
looking forward to getting to meet you all....
cheers
Aus


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Murramai
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29-Oct-05, 12:58 PM (AEST)
 
53. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Welcome Australdi, 37 is near enough for me. MindyMoo I know exactly what you mean about your animals and how much they support us and help us through tough times. They give us unconditional love and never betray us like humans do. It IS harder to find a place to live though. I am in that unenviable position now that my relationship has ended suddenly. My ex persuaded me to move to be with him so I gave up everything familiar to me. I can't go back to where I lived before or my old job and am feeling very lonely without my friends and home base. I have managed to find two days work a week but can't afford to pay high rent. I'm hoping I'll be able to find an old farmhouse where I can keep my dog, cats and horses with me.


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Esse
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29-Oct-05, 05:58 PM (AEST)
 
54. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   What is it about relationships breaking up at the present? I feel so much for you as I'm still in the throws of getting my bongos packed! Leaving my home and friends going to I'm not entirely sure and have to start all over again. Scarey stuff. I hope you find what you're looking for and find the dreams you feel that you've lost at the moment. Hug your dog, kiss your horse. Mindy Moo is so right about the healing of the friends that won't let you down.


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Murramai
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30-Oct-05, 07:44 AM (AEST)
 
55. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi Esse, long time no hear. I am so sorry you are undergoing the same trauma. I hope you can find somewhere to live where you can keep your animals. Thinking of you.


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Freckles
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30-Oct-05, 10:19 PM (AEST)
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57. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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How do you plan to "get over" your ex ? Are you afraid the same thing will happen the next time around ? ... Man, I don't envy you at all

Freckles

" tristesse durera toujours "


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Freckles
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30-Oct-05, 10:08 PM (AEST)
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56. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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Do you still want me to dump Horse poo all over your ex's 4wd ?

" tristesse durera toujours "


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Murramai
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31-Oct-05, 06:38 AM (AEST)
 
58. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #56
 
   Hi Freckles. Now there's a thought but as he's a farmer as well as a riding instructor I don't think he'd be too fussed by a bit more manure. As far as getting over him, it's very difficult while I'm living in the spare room of his house. I'm focused on survival at the moment, taking things a step at a time. I've found a job at a wholistic health centre which I think was meant to be as I am in remission after cancer 2 years ago and working with supportive people will help me stay healthy. I start today so that will help take my mind off things. I am also socialising with other women. I went to the Natimuk fringe festival yesterday and made a new artist friend who introduced me to more people and I enjoyed seeing the artwork. On Tuesday I'm going to a Cup Day lunch which is also a fundraiser for Relay for Life. I ask everyone I meet if they know of anywhere to rent. Everyone other than my ex, including his friends, think I'm okay and enjoy my company. So I remind myself that he's the one with the personal problems. I'm not the one who couldn't love and trust and be honest about my feelings. I just have to overcome the practical difficulties like where to live and how to pay for it!


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Esse
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03-Nov-05, 01:10 AM (AEST)
 
59. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #58
 
   Hello again! Spent 2hrs on the phone with tech help and it appears that now that I can rely on my computer to talk to the satillite. Phew! So painful being out of touch.

My dear,
In times like these, I have too, found my girlfriends a great source of comfort and have also been offered a couple of jobs to stay in the area. I'm not that strong and running into her (hubby's girlfriend) is hard enough in a small town. I'm very greatful to my parents as they have given me their old cottage on their property. It's awfully run down, but I'm pretty good with a cordless drill and a paintbrush! It's very hard to find silver linings when your heart is smashed on the floor, but the sweetest revenge of all is to live a happy life despite them. If they think they have won some ego trip, they're seriously wrong! Fake it! Find small things every day to bring sunshine into your life and before you know it, you won't be faking it! People who know what's going on will admire and help you for showing such fortitude. The nasty stuff of anger, bitterness and resentment will only make you ugly from the inside out. As hard as it is try not to wallow in these. Every time I feel like breaking some part of my husbands anatomy (the bit of anatomy) with a cast iron frying pan I realise I'm the one who will have to clean up the blood! What's the point? Only makes more work for myself and how often are men such sooky la la frilly knickers when they're sick or injured? Hmm chin up smile and fake it, even if it's only red lippy!


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Freckles
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03-Nov-05, 12:29 PM (AEST)
 
60. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   "but the sweetest revenge of all is to live a happy life despite them"

That only works if they gave a *&#$ about you... Which they don't because they found someone else who they felt could possibly equal if not better the love and life you had to give...

Love shouldnt be transferrable. It should be a commitment.....


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Esse
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03-Nov-05, 10:18 PM (AEST)
 
61. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   True Freckles! However, I believe that when people become a couple they give part of themselves away, never to be recovered. In some views this causes bitterness and hatered, because they've lost that part. The other person has tokens of love with them for life in the way of their memories. These cannot be erased. The memories are a two way street. In my case I have my beautiful children. My hubby knows that they are better with me for now, so no custody issues. I don't trust him in some areas, but his integrity in this matter and not leaving us destitute still proves he is a good man- I'm just not the woman for him anymore. Heartbreaking but true! Possibly when we're ninety and everybody else has kicked the bucket, we'll be better friends! Who knows, but my glass is half full and I do stuggle to keep it that way. I've even managed not to cry everyday this week. First time since Sept. Today I'm wearing my red lippy


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Freckles
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04-Nov-05, 09:53 AM (AEST)
 
62. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   I feel that giving up some of your autonomy is one of the ultimate ways you can express devotion to your partner. Esse, You are so SO correct in saying that memories are a two way street....

When one means something, should they mean it forever ?, or is it perfectly fine for them to mean it at the time, only to not feel the same way later on ?

I have much internal refutation over this - while an individual should be free to feel how they wish and change their mind, shouldnt one also feel bound by word ?

I've never understood this either: what denotes a relationship ? two close friends who bonk ? - Is this when A friendship turns into a relationship ?

I feel very dissapointed for you Esse, to have gone through the living together/kids/working towards goals, only to have Him say "you aint the Woman for me anymore" .... That's *&#$ed.... ;( I wonder
( if He ever finds one )when the next Womans use-by date will be up ?

I really dont think you need a man that thinks like that.. and I guess by that token, it's good that this has happened now and not in a few more years time after you've wasted yet more energy trying to procure a relationship with Him.

I hope, if you get over it, that the next man you find has the COURAGE to work through adversity.

There's no such thing as a unicorn, and people should stop looking.

Thinkin 'bout u Esse...

Freckles


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Esse
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04-Nov-05, 10:02 PM (AEST)
 
63. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #62
 
   Thanks Freckles! Today has been a relevation for me. After months of living with "I'm going to make you so miserable that you'll end up hating me, so I won't feel so guilty" (Which by the way hasn't worked), I feel stronger some how. The last 48hrs has been like we're not estranged and all of the heartbreak and mental torture has been an endless nightmare! After his floosy went away for 6 weeks and he caught up with her again 48hours ago, it's almost as if he's seen her in a different light. Sort of like he's realised he's shot himelf in the foot and has only just hit home what he's losing. I've made my decision to leave and am sticking to it, but he's trying to appease me with his actions. I am so confused. I seriously thought I had leprosy - guess I've got over it! So knowing this I feel in control and not the doormat victim of rampant teenage hormones of a guy whose been around long enough to know better. The nutty thing is I really feel sorry for her, she's so naive and young. Broke up her marriage to have mine, what a doofus! Well he's all hers. She can have all the associated problems of living a middle age life without the experience of actually doing the time!! I'm off to kick up my heels a bit, ride bareback, scream my head off like a wild thing and not give a flying fart what he thinks. I'm not chasing rainbows any more, I'm going to live a real and worthwhile life!! Nah nahnny nah nah
Murramai - be strong, be free and live the life you were meant to live. Try to come out of the shadow of being emotionally dependant on your ex. Take your life back and kiss your horse!


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Murramai
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06-Nov-05, 04:50 PM (AEST)
 
64. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #63
 
   Good for you, Esse! I admire your outlook and your strength of character. I'm pleased to hear you have the support of your parents and somewhere to live. It makes such a difference having your own space and independence. It really helps the healing process. It is so hard when you have kids and you want to spare them all the emotional upheaval and heartache. It's so much easier if you and your husband can communicate without anger. I went through it with my first husband when my daughter was 10. Thanks for your advice. I agree that it is not worth feeling hatred and seeking revenge. I prefer to keep some happy memories rather than anger and bitterness. I am less dependant now on my ex and I'm building a new life around my new job and new friends and spending time with my horses. It's interesting what you said about your ex realising what he's losing. My ex is now unsure about his decision. He's away for a few days so we both have time to think things through. As there are no dependant children or lovers involved, it's not too late to repair the damage if that's what we decide to do. If not, I'll keep doing what I'm doing and take my life back.


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Esse
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06-Nov-05, 05:23 PM (AEST)
 
65. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hiya! Ever crossed the thought that even if you do sort things out and get back together, that it would not be a bad thing to keep some of your new found independance? Yes, we're all gluttons for heartache when we give parts of ourselves away - that emotional dependence. I'm always putting myseslf last and it has just got me walked on and over. Hope you can stick up for yourself and not enable your bloke to do the same sorts of things that has left you feeling as you do and in the situation that you are in! Age has nothing to do with good communication, it's about listening and taking in what the other person is really saying and not jumping in with perceptions. This is part where my marriage has gone wrong. Bad perceptions from carrying our own baggage of past history! Guess I'm not wearing lippy today!


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Murramai
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07-Nov-05, 03:54 PM (AEST)
 
66. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   You're absolutely right Esse. I am too forgiving sometimes but will not tolerate any more disrespect! I do encourage communication but there has still been misunderstandings on both sides. He is too quick to jump to the wrong conclusion. Someone responded to my ad today so am looking at a little farmhouse to rent tomorrow. If it's suitable, he'll have to make up his mind once or for all before I'm out the door.


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lala
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08-Nov-05, 08:01 AM (AEST)
 
67. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   what i am more mortified about is the facto of where the little sexy orange 60-70 yro lds hunka spunks are u turn me on............. i love u lindsay..................... i reely wanna refresh myselkf so i will go nbow and sleep with my husband


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Murramai
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08-Nov-05, 12:52 PM (AEST)
 
68. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   I think Lala lives in Lalaland. Anyway, I'm doing okay and getting my independence back. After starting my new job last week, I found a place to rent today where I can keep my dog, cats AND horses. It's on 100 acres owned by a racehorse breeder (and part owner of She's Archie who ran 2nd to Makaybe Diva a couple of years back). It will be much easier to get over my ex once I have my own place.


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old fart
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24-Nov-05, 10:36 AM (AEST)
 
69. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hi
Their is a new horsey forum site and i thought you might be Intrested ! heres the link
http://adultriders.11.forumer.com/

I hope to see you in their ! Come say Hi !


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miki
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25-Feb-06, 10:23 PM (AEST)
 
70. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #69
 
   Hi everyone,
just stumbled across this forum and it made me smile. Great to hear all your stories and know that I am not the only one going mad in my forties! Juggling a 50-hour working week, 3 teenagers and a husband who thinks my passion for horses is obsessive (and my desire to have my own weekender to escape the ratrace in the city). I have to drive 50 km to see my horse, but manage to do that twice before work and on sundays despite his arguments. It keeps me sane from all my other worries, but only likeminded people would understand! So, would love to hear back from some of you! By the way, have never joined such a forum before.....
M


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pgr
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26-Feb-06, 01:29 AM (AEST)
 
71. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #70
 
   hi
just playing with our new computor and learning how to send photos and other things,
have been reading this site for a while and thought i'd give it a go and see if i could post a message

I am a 40+ and about to turn another+ on the 29 of feb but no 29 th so no birthday so I think I will just - my age

I have 2 horses a teenage daughter (thank heaven she rides] and a other1/2 who used to ride and compete. Pony club is tomorrow I have washed the horses 2 palominos so they are socially acceptable (hate dirty mane and tails)

last week we had the Pally champs in WA, I took the plunge and rode in the senior rider class(have'nt competed in the last 4 years) came second, my daughter was first for junior rider and had to competer against her for reserve champion rider on the same horse.SHE WON !!! proud mother, my legs flap to much so i have been told by my lovely child.

We are very lucky where we live, 23 k from perth cbd, the horses live at the bottom of the road on lovely river front property with the national parks just a 10min ride away. I work in the local shopping centre just a 5 or 10 min drive or a bus ride away.
We moved here 12 years ago I came for a holiday and bought a house they were so cheap you could'nt get a real estate agent off his butt to show you a house here, as the suburb had such a bad reputation, but not any more it has been cleaned up and has gone through one of those urban renewal programs

workwise I work in retail and love my job but at the moment not enough hours at work and I love spending money and don't want to change my wicked ways.
AND YES MY LOVE OF HORSE IS OBESSIVE AS I ALWAY THINK WHEN CLOTHES SHOPPING THAT COLOUR WOULD LOOK SOO GOOD ON A PALOMINO
having heaps of fun
P


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valerie
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28-Feb-06, 11:59 PM (AEST)
 
73. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #71
 
   Hi I also have a Palomino Mare 16h.2" in height her name is Glenbrae Sunshar, her Sire was Ennerdale Shazzar, she is a beautiful registered Mare, when I bought her she was 2 yrs old and had been badly and cruelly treated, she had her heart broken by cruel owners, who tied her up to an oak tree and hobbled her foreleg up so she stood on 3 legs, and that was for hours & hours and days without food or water for days, to "teach her to tie-up" idiots, they made her into a rogue, it took 3 yrs to get into her Heart and Soul I backed & broke her in, the others owners could not she kept rearing and nearly killed them, they were sending her to the abbatoirs when I came along and bought her for $120 that's all, and she is a registered Mare, I never bred from her, more's the pity as she is 24 yrs old now. A big beauty, I did what others could not do, get her trust and back her and ride her, I schooled her and she is a delight now.
Good luck with your horses, I went a bit mad and saved heaps from the abbatoirs, I have no land, but good friends who help me out a ot, with cheap agistment including feed, 21 horses at present including 2 pet cows, and a donkey, I was given a pure bred Arabian Mare-Crabbet bred, her name is Jufaria by Mutlak. she is 18 yrs old now never had a foal, but hopefully if I am lucky enough to find a crabbet bred stallion I will breed from her. Her Breeder was Mr.Louise Thring.here in South Australia.
If you wish to email me here is my email address:- galleon@dodo.com.au Febbruary,.2006


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Miki
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01-Mar-06, 08:48 PM (AEST)
 
74. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #73
 
   Hi Valerie,
what a great thing you did for that mare! Fantastic! Trust is what we need more of when handling horses. I have organised a horsemanship clinic with a great american horsetrainer Franklin Levinson this weekend in Melbourne (Sunbury). Nobody knows him here but he has travelled all over europe and the states and he works with horses that have problems - but its the people that have the problem in all cases! I am really frustrated because i see so many people around who are getting kicked, bucked off or having trouble, but they dont try and learn from someone else. they just want to save money and in the end, they sell their horses on, and these poor animals end up at the butchers. Anyway, we never stop learning and even now, after over 30 years with horses, I am learning every day. Thats whats so fascinating about horses!
Must go - anyone interested in the clinic - its at El Castillo Equestrian Centre in Sunbury (near the airport).
CHeerio
Miki


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pgr
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02-Mar-06, 00:44 AM (AEST)
 
75. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
In response to message #74
 
   hi valerie
it great to hear that you rescued and retrained a frightned horse.
and miki
people just dont seem to learn from their mistakes they just keep repeating them.
love both of my very well trained and lovely horses an 11yo and a green 4 yo who just does what she is asked happily is not working on the bit yet but starting to accept and drop into a frame and hold it for while.
and as the saying goes slowly slowly catches the monkey.
or in my case beautiful palomino horse desease, which is rather deadly to the wallet and to the house work, the garden, broadening your mind, ect
Val my pally gelding is by a sa bred pally stockhorse Nantamboo Bobby Sox, and my mare is by my gelding before he was cut River of Gold
bye i will get around to emailing and sending photos once ive worked out how to use a very intellegent computor

p


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Doubtful Creek
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04-Dec-06, 10:58 PM (AEST)
 
76. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Here I am ! OOLOLOLOLLOLOLOOOOOOOOLOLOLOL.


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dante
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05-Dec-06, 08:43 PM (AEST)
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77. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   can the over 50's join in ?


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Lenilorac_66
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05-Dec-06, 10:04 PM (AEST)
 
78. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Ha ha. I've just had my birthday and I'm now 40. Bugger your twenties, I reckon this is the best time of all. Am on my second (v v happy) marriage to a fantastic man, have two great step kids, two of my own and a beautiful 3 year old of both of ours. It hasn't always been easy - my ex had an affair and left me for a young girl, it's been bloody awful at times combining 2 families but it's all turned out fine. I am about to open a riding school for tiny tots and younger children and have spent ages looking for the perfect ponies, safe, gentle and kind. I can't wait for the next chapter...Here's to all us 'oldies' - we rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Aida
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05-Dec-06, 10:06 PM (AEST)
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79. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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I reckon the more oldies - the merrier!

The Meat Market was originally set up by Bill and Berni for people wanting to meet and greet, maybe gossip a little, and get together over the internet and have some FUN.

Theoretically - it's a great idea.
And I know this place could be like that.
But not right now.

Age has no barriers.....if people of ANY age want to meet up here and chat - then go for it....I don't see why all ages can't respect each others needs, and leave each other alone.

Unfortunately - when you get a 'gathering' of mixed company, (and mostly misguided lonely effwits!) there is the possibility of the Meat Market falling down to the lowest common denominator.

Which it has!....it's pretty much a bottom dwellers haunt - a dark and convenient place for those who like to sprout shite by the bucket load.

They think that they've actually made a point by denigrating people and making things up as they go along.
HA. Yeah Right.
It's an empty meaningless 'victory' - as these posts have no substance whatsoever.

If you sift right back through the archives of this forum - you can pick out some decent posts made by people who have long gone, because the place is now just a mosh pit full of illiterate nasty people who have some serious problems.

Posts such as the one "God" has made lately are a prime example. Shite such as this is what keep decent people out of here.

So I say - if you want to chat with people - just post away!
There are so many topics and so little time!
Enjoy!
And make this place hold its own - in terms of a thriving horsey community - with a twist of lemon!


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lenilorac_66
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09-Dec-06, 11:03 AM (AEST)
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80. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Hear Hear. Maybe we should form a grey army and chase em all away...LOL


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Luke
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13-Dec-06, 08:43 PM (AEST)
 
81. "RE: WHERE R THE 40 TO 50ISH PEOPLE"
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   Luke turned the big 3,o this year.

Not too happy about that.


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