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Post by Admin on Jan 13, 2007 21:55:10 GMT -5
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Post by mustang1 on Jan 14, 2007 0:22:35 GMT -5
Too Cool!
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Post by cybercat on Jan 14, 2007 0:38:37 GMT -5
Tell us about the barrel race...where was it, when was it, etc...and I've been curious about Rayna jousting...does that happen around here?
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Post by Admin on Jan 14, 2007 1:36:37 GMT -5
The gal that used to own Rayna ( She actually owned my Ivan at one time too) is big into jousting and games. She does all the Medieval shows. They mostly put the shows on around the Seattle area.
Rayna is not your normal calm Shire. She is hot and likes to move. This mare will JUMP into a canter at full speed within 3 strides. People are surprised that these big horses can keep right up with the thoroughbreds out in the pastures!
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Post by Charsgma on Jan 14, 2007 2:50:40 GMT -5
THAT IS AWESOME!!! Are you part of the Seattle nights Dean?  Or do you know them?? I love to see them Joust at the Renaissance fairs... ;D ;D To much fun and a thrill to see! |
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Post by Admin on Jan 14, 2007 2:53:21 GMT -5
I may have time to do it this year. I am not a current member but leaning toward it. The only thing keeping me is the time!
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Post by beejoyfulmk on Jan 14, 2007 13:15:06 GMT -5
that is so wow!!!!
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Post by toeps on Jan 14, 2007 15:29:04 GMT -5
People are surprised that these big horses can keep right up with the thoroughbreds out in the pastures! except they only have to take one stride for a tb's 3 LOL! very cool pix! Thanks for sharing! |
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Post by tfrancis on Jan 14, 2007 16:09:30 GMT -5
all I can say is AWESOME!!!!!
I think most of us have forgotten the place in history where drafts were the trusted steed of knights. And played an important role in shaping history.
Very majestic animals.
Is there some way to get the word out, that they are not just beast of burden?
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Post by jenm on Jan 15, 2007 13:37:42 GMT -5
These pictures are great!
Who is the horse/rider in the dressage picture?
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Post by swissgrl on Jan 15, 2007 15:12:11 GMT -5
Thanks PEC those are awesome pictures, these guys would probably run over my arab like he's a speed bump....... LOL
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Post by Admin on Jan 15, 2007 19:47:10 GMT -5
These big guys pooh bigger than an Arab. hehe
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Post by earlybp on Jan 15, 2007 20:28:37 GMT -5
I want to joust!
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Post by Admin on Jan 15, 2007 22:20:03 GMT -5
I think the biggest trick is how to mount 18+ hands in a suit of armor. I've never done it but I bet it's a little tricky! ;D
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Post by swissgrl on Jan 16, 2007 12:10:37 GMT -5
do they make cranes to hoist you on top of a big horse like that?
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Post by Admin on Jan 16, 2007 12:17:22 GMT -5
My guys are use to me mounting from the top of anything they happen to be close to. I'm short and even with the stirrup leathers all the way down they are too tall for me to mount. Hood of a big F250 Ladder Fence Side of my porch Another horse Roof...ok, not really the roof  |
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Post by cybercat on Jan 16, 2007 14:20:53 GMT -5
hah! you are in fine form this morning, Dean! If swissie thinks that her Arab is a speed bump for your Shires, then my minis would be bublegum on the bottom of their hooves!
OMG...and they pooh bigger than a Arab....that is hilarious...
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Or do you know them??
