Comments on: Real Horsemen and Women http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/ Discussing the latest horse news, events, issues, and ideas. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:33:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: B. Alicia http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-850 B. Alicia Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:27:58 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-850 I’m so irritated with what was mentioned about the Arabian horse. I have a 13 year old who would do anything I ask. He has a big heart and the only thing he wants to do is please me. He has taught many people to ride and built their confidence for the beginner rider. The Arabian horse is not for anyone especially the ignorant people and yes they can be spooky but so can other breeds. We had gone to look at a Quarter horse for my daughter who was a beginner at the time and as soon as the owner tried to bridle the gelding he reared up and flipped over. All I’m saying is every breed has the potential to be bad at times but if you truly like horse you will never judge any breed because they are truly beautiful animals and we are lucky enough to be around them. When we first starting looking for horses I was told never to buy and Arabian because they are crazy…. We came across a green broke rose gray 3 ½ year old Arabian gelding that my husband pushed on me and I was very upset that we brought home. He turned out to be my favorite horse we are inseparable! I love that horse no amount of money would ever make me part from him. I’m so irritated with what was mentioned about the Arabian horse. I have a 13 year old who would do anything I ask. He has a big heart and the only thing he wants to do is please me. He has taught many people to ride and built their confidence for the beginner rider. The Arabian horse is not for anyone especially the ignorant people and yes they can be spooky but so can other breeds. We had gone to look at a Quarter horse for my daughter who was a beginner at the time and as soon as the owner tried to bridle the gelding he reared up and flipped over. All I’m saying is every breed has the potential to be bad at times but if you truly like horse you will never judge any breed because they are truly beautiful animals and we are lucky enough to be around them. When we first starting looking for horses I was told never to buy and Arabian because they are crazy….
We came across a green broke rose gray 3 ½ year old Arabian gelding that my husband pushed on me and I was very upset that we brought home. He turned out to be my favorite horse we are inseparable! I love that horse no amount of money would ever make me part from him.

]]> By: petite fleur http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-762 petite fleur Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:42:25 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-762 The stupid, silly woman who wrote about 50+ age equestrians are totally ignorant, as well as their male counterparts. I am an American living in France who rides western trail style mostly near the alps. Some of the best riders are those who are 50+. Women are the best in working these trails and the relationships amidst the horses. So anyone who thinks this woman is "above us all" is completely as ignorant as the woman who posted the blog. I feel sorry for any horse (or any other domesticated animal) who has to live with this silly person. I feel quite sad for her; maybe she had too much to drink before her commentary? Clearly she has no sense of direction or self confidence, so so sorry for her! The stupid, silly woman who wrote about 50+ age equestrians are totally ignorant, as well as their male counterparts. I am an American living in France who rides western trail style mostly near the alps. Some of the best riders are those who are 50+. Women are the best in working these trails and the relationships amidst the horses. So anyone who thinks this woman is “above us all” is completely as ignorant as the woman who posted the blog. I feel sorry for any horse (or any other domesticated animal) who has to live with this silly person. I feel quite sad for her; maybe she had too much to drink before her commentary? Clearly she has no sense of direction or self confidence, so so sorry for her!

]]> By: lovealot http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-525 lovealot Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:13:07 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-525 Wow - what a woman - she's above us all - AND God! She can just state her opinion of Gods people and Gods creatures - soooooo sooooooo sad - and you know whats even saddler???? Shes not alone. Wow – what a woman – she’s above us all – AND God! She can just state her opinion of Gods people and Gods creatures – soooooo sooooooo sad – and you know whats even saddler???? Shes not alone.

]]> By: sunday horse blog round-up, vol. 1 « Equus Palaverous http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-294 sunday horse blog round-up, vol. 1 « Equus Palaverous Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:58:25 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-294 [...] Regarding Horses - Real Horsemen and Women [...] [...] Regarding Horses – Real Horsemen and Women [...]

]]> By: jdp http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-293 jdp Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:18:12 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-293 Really excellent post. I touched on some of these same issues recently and I have to say that nothing says "rider" rather than "horsewoman" like a closed mind and an arrogant attitude. Really excellent post. I touched on some of these same issues recently and I have to say that nothing says “rider” rather than “horsewoman” like a closed mind and an arrogant attitude.

]]> By: Trash Talking In the Horse Blogosphere: Celebrating Our Differences. | regardinghorses.com http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Trash Talking In the Horse Blogosphere: Celebrating Our Differences. | regardinghorses.com Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:39:53 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-279 [...] been a lot of talk going around in the horse blogs regarding another new blogger who is severely trash talking equine breeds and disciplines outside her own experience and preferences. She shows little knowledge and a lot of cruelty in the [...] [...] been a lot of talk going around in the horse blogs regarding another new blogger who is severely trash talking equine breeds and disciplines outside her own experience and preferences. She shows little knowledge and a lot of cruelty in the [...]

]]> By: BarnGoddess http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-276 BarnGoddess Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:27:11 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-276 as a member of the AQHA since I was 13 yo, I am ashamed of her comments. I LOVE all horses, Arabs included. One season I had the pleasure of showing a grey beauty named Ozzy right along w/ my AQHA Scooter. Ozzy is 100% Arabian, 15 HH and 1200. Ive always been a big girl, 5'4 200lbs. Ozzy and I looked damn good together. One of my friends has an endurance horse that is 3/4 Arabian and they can beat the snot out of most of the horse people I know. This is sad, sad. We horse-lovers need to unite and conquer this negativeness. My horse is AQHA grandson of Two-Eyed Jack, son of Baron's Bell. He just turned 29 yo, Ive owned him 22 years. Im currently looking for another trail horse, if the right horse comes along and it is an arabian, oh well! then Ill be arab owner. as a member of the AQHA since I was 13 yo, I am ashamed of her comments.

I LOVE all horses, Arabs included. One season I had the pleasure of showing a grey beauty named Ozzy right along w/ my AQHA Scooter. Ozzy is 100% Arabian, 15 HH and 1200. Ive always been a big girl, 5’4 200lbs. Ozzy and I looked damn good together.

One of my friends has an endurance horse that is 3/4 Arabian and they can beat the snot out of most of the horse people I know.

This is sad, sad. We horse-lovers need to unite and conquer this negativeness.

My horse is AQHA grandson of Two-Eyed Jack, son of Baron’s Bell. He just turned 29 yo, Ive owned him 22 years. Im currently looking for another trail horse, if the right horse comes along and it is an arabian, oh well! then Ill be arab owner.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Jackie Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:55:09 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-275 MrsMom - I think there's definitely some validity to your theory. I don't read the other blog in question either. While she does back her opinions up with a solid knowledge base, I just don't enjoy the negativity and cruelty. The only people you ever reach in writing like that are the ones who already agree with you. Expressing yourself with dignity and class will be a whole lot more effective every time. Callie - I'd have to agree. I think I feel most sorry for her horses; it's not likely they're getting the love and respect they deserve either. Amlovelee - thanks for stopping by. I don't want to give her any extra attention. There is a lot to be said for negative attention on the internet as how you handle it can significantly affect your reputation. I don't think she would help hers. But I didn't really want to give anybody from our decent horse blog community the avenue to get into with this writer, I know it's not going to change her. 20metercircleoflife - and Arab and dressage? How could you? :-) I'm surprised we don't see more Arabians in the dressage ring. They're not as tall, but they have the shorter build and natural high carriage prized in dressage horses. OneCowgirl - glad to meet another non-Arab person who still respects them. Like any breed, they have both strengths and weaknesses. So often we focus on the weakness when we don't understand something instead of learning the strengths. MrsMom – I think there’s definitely some validity to your theory. I don’t read the other blog in question either. While she does back her opinions up with a solid knowledge base, I just don’t enjoy the negativity and cruelty. The only people you ever reach in writing like that are the ones who already agree with you. Expressing yourself with dignity and class will be a whole lot more effective every time.

Callie – I’d have to agree. I think I feel most sorry for her horses; it’s not likely they’re getting the love and respect they deserve either.

Amlovelee – thanks for stopping by. I don’t want to give her any extra attention. There is a lot to be said for negative attention on the internet as how you handle it can significantly affect your reputation. I don’t think she would help hers. But I didn’t really want to give anybody from our decent horse blog community the avenue to get into with this writer, I know it’s not going to change her.

20metercircleoflife – and Arab and dressage? How could you? :-) I’m surprised we don’t see more Arabians in the dressage ring. They’re not as tall, but they have the shorter build and natural high carriage prized in dressage horses.

OneCowgirl – glad to meet another non-Arab person who still respects them. Like any breed, they have both strengths and weaknesses. So often we focus on the weakness when we don’t understand something instead of learning the strengths.

]]> By: OneCowgirl http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-273 OneCowgirl Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:49:21 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-273 what an ignorant, clueless, narrow minded girl to make such comments- though Arabs aren't my favorite bred I have incredible respect for them - I've assisted on numerous endurance rides and I am amazed at their stamina of the bred - what an ignorant, clueless, narrow minded girl to make such comments- though Arabs aren’t my favorite bred I have incredible respect for them – I’ve assisted on numerous endurance rides and I am amazed at their stamina of the bred -

]]> By: Mrs Mom http://www.regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Mrs Mom Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:15:46 +0000 http://regardinghorses.com/2008/02/26/real-horsemen-and-women/#comment-272 Ah yes, thanks to a mutual pal, I was able to visit the site Jackie. Considering that I admitedly have a very strange sense of humor at times, (ok, like 98% of the time,) I had to laugh the whole way through what I could stand to read. I have a theory (ok, there are QUITE a few theories there truthfully... but not all of them fit for print, right CALLIE?) This one however is, and I have to wonder if it is not an attempt to bring herself the "fame" and "glory" that another sucessful, strongly worded, and "rough" blog has. I believe she is attempting to create a controversial blog, which generates a large (L-A-R-G-E) amount of traffic, in order to become a "professional" blogger. Controversy brings in great traffic numbers, but see, you need to be intelligent in your writing, know your subject material inside and out, and carry this off with a bit of class as well. All of which are lacking, so if the ultiamte goal IS the above,..... I hope she has a decent day job that she has not quit yet. (Although I am sure the name-on-your-shirt fast food chain would hire her back-- and if not the one next door to it would....) Ah yes, thanks to a mutual pal, I was able to visit the site Jackie. Considering that I admitedly have a very strange sense of humor at times, (ok, like 98% of the time,) I had to laugh the whole way through what I could stand to read.

I have a theory (ok, there are QUITE a few theories there truthfully… but not all of them fit for print, right CALLIE?) This one however is, and I have to wonder if it is not an attempt to bring herself the “fame” and “glory” that another sucessful, strongly worded, and “rough” blog has. I believe she is attempting to create a controversial blog, which generates a large (L-A-R-G-E) amount of traffic, in order to become a “professional” blogger.

Controversy brings in great traffic numbers, but see, you need to be intelligent in your writing, know your subject material inside and out, and carry this off with a bit of class as well.

All of which are lacking, so if the ultiamte goal IS the above,….. I hope she has a decent day job that she has not quit yet. (Although I am sure the name-on-your-shirt fast food chain would hire her back– and if not the one next door to it would….)

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