tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post3205042022061906810..comments2023-03-25T07:02:49.481-07:00Comments on The Foxhunting Friesian: Fall is finally in full swing and another case of the OTTB's.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-20046292375778516592014-12-07T13:23:09.870-08:002014-12-07T13:23:09.870-08:00You could always start riding and hunting side sad...You could always start riding and hunting side saddle. That would add challenge to your ride :)Delhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109029912059316119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-56430138407268496932014-10-24T06:57:07.139-07:002014-10-24T06:57:07.139-07:00I often say the fittest Friesian in the world is s...I often say the fittest Friesian in the world is still less fit than a TB sitting out in the paddock! :P Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966293876908587817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-72858579015498647662014-10-24T06:54:53.940-07:002014-10-24T06:54:53.940-07:00What has me so puzzled is I realized she wasn'...What has me so puzzled is I realized she wasn't going to meet my needs about 6-7 years ago. Why the heck is she still in my barn? A practical person would have sold her and purchased something that would take them where they want to go. For me, that is capably jumping 4' and galloping the runs at 30+ mph. A bold horse that could also compete in eventing wouldn't hurt either. Daatje will never be that horse because she is a Friesian. The bond we have is so special, one in a million. But it's that bond that has kept me from doing the practical thing and moving on to a more suitable mount. I love her but resent my inabillity to either a) sell her or b) get a second mount. I usually am pretty good at burying the resentment in the love, but it came out in full force last week! <br /><br />Winter is coming which means solitary rides on the weekends in our quite woods. That quiet time alone together, without the influence of my peers, usually brings back the love. :) She is the safest, sanest horse a person could ever sit on. I do appreciate going out for a hack alone, knowing I'll most likely come back in one piece. :) Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966293876908587817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-54177566915012243372014-10-24T06:16:33.225-07:002014-10-24T06:16:33.225-07:00It's hard to realize that your horse has limit...It's hard to realize that your horse has limitations and that you're holding each other back. But when you love them so much, as you clearly do, just being able to spend time with them doing what you both love is enough. We've all had ones that we wish we could have just one more moment with but can't. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443209253064570063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-8442960171815406372014-10-22T19:07:57.835-07:002014-10-22T19:07:57.835-07:00We are all jealous at times! I'm jealous of m...We are all jealous at times! I'm jealous of my friends who are getting to take dressage lessons while I can't, so I totally understand. :) Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-46620126820941760182014-10-22T08:09:52.055-07:002014-10-22T08:09:52.055-07:00I know the feeling - they have that short burst of...I know the feeling - they have that short burst of energy and it's done. I've felt those limitations with my kids. It doesn't matter how fit they are.... Sigh...<br /><br />How Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-50713519720598364332014-10-22T07:55:35.965-07:002014-10-22T07:55:35.965-07:00It's looking that way! Supposed to be 60°F on...It's looking that way! Supposed to be 60°F on Saturday this week and not getting out of the 50's the next. Perfect for her. :)<br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966293876908587817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-1633326482309247062014-10-22T07:54:55.336-07:002014-10-22T07:54:55.336-07:00You sound perfect for each other! :) Thanks, I do...You sound perfect for each other! :) Thanks, I do love the photos and I love Daatje too, it's why I still have her. Just feeling the jealousy lately, that's all. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966293876908587817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-79291924951881088312014-10-21T15:43:51.247-07:002014-10-21T15:43:51.247-07:00P.S. I hope the weather turns nicer so you can en...P.S. I hope the weather turns nicer so you can enjoy yourself more. Hang in there! *hugs*Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674435382697862104.post-73666287078931571232014-10-21T15:43:14.026-07:002014-10-21T15:43:14.026-07:00Awwww she can come stay with me!!!!!!! I like nic...Awwww she can come stay with me!!!!!!! I like nice slow trail rides and I don't ride when it's too hot or cold lol. She is so gorgeous. I love all of the pictures. Especially the first galloping one. Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.com