Posted By: K-zoo
Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 01:00 AM
Being a horse lady, I thought you would like this pic Sharon.
The description called it a Norman War Horse.
Posted By: Sharon
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 01:43 AM
What an amazing horse...looks like the old world Belgians crossed with a Russian or Irish heavy draft.
Yes, the ladies rode English and Dressage...what clean pristine attire.
To sit atop a being like that is to feel on top of the world. The power of movement in sheer muscle under the saddle can only be understood by experience.
Having ridden many breeds , from small to greatest, I have to say, next to the tallest on earth warmbloods , like my Irish import 19 hand Bailey, who are not horses, but AIRCRAFT to pilot, in cross-country jumping and dressage, the drafts , who have contributed in a mighty way to warmbloods , as the Arabian has, are mighty in heart and strength admired .
You haven't lived till you have watched a team of eight marching past you , the power in the ground felt as they move in unison past you...chains rattling, big breaths heard, a seismic earthquake in those cleat hoof shoes leaving tracks in the heart forever.
Thank you, KZOO, for the thought and share.
A picture does speak a thousand words.
Had to click on the link to make sure you weren't saying your cousin looked like the horse.
Posted By: K-zoo
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 02:12 AM
You're welcome Sharon. I thought it was an awesome photo.
what a pic. Sharon said it to a t ,
Posted By: Turtledale
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 11:51 AM
The sheer muscle in that horse is amazing
Posted By: Sharon
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 05:38 PM
K-ZOO, it wasn't drafts for me till I grew up more and could handle them better ! . Hoss, that link of your cousin is very nice . Really like her outfit, the gear on her horse . It is all so well presented.
K-ZOO, This is how I started out ...my first barrel horse . I have since learned to stay seated better, though not always
Posted By: salemtrapper
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 05:50 PM
Sharon you needed what we call sticky butts, velcro you to the seat. That's what we put on my 4 year old she is to little butt would stay in the seat very well without them lol
Posted By: Sharon
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 05:57 PM
Ok one more...graduation to the big guys...Mac, a Percheron . He can do anything that smaller horses can do, just slower
ST, I sure could have used that Velcro then !
Posted By: K-zoo
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/27/21 09:13 PM
Nice pics Sharon! Thanks for posting.
NorthernTrapper if a horse lady made right is your thing I draw em like flies bud, except Sharon of course she is wise to my ways LOL She's wise to your ways because you make the mistake of boasting about your exploits on here.
Posted By: Zim
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/28/21 12:53 AM
Ok one more...graduation to the big guys...Mac, a Percheron . He can do anything that smaller horses can do, just slower
ST, I sure could have used that Velcro then !
Sharon, that big hoss has a smile knowing you have that Python on yer hip.
Zim
Posted By: Sharon
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/28/21 01:26 AM
Zim, you sure are correct ! Colt Python 357 , long barrel.
Posted By: 30/06
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/28/21 01:48 AM
Sharon, that picture of little you is precious! Looks a lot like my daughter hanging on to a too-big dog team down a bumpy trail.
Posted By: Sharon
Re: Pic for Sharon - 02/28/21 02:05 AM
Yes, 30/06, I took my share of falls and the horses always stopped and looked at me in anticipated expectancy....just like the movie that I love...My Cousin Vinny....." What's your problem ??????"
I always got back on and off we went.