tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post7518371309623197363..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: "Is your horse for sale?"Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-85145393465724505862009-02-05T16:21:00.000-05:002009-02-05T16:21:00.000-05:00Jan, When I was in elementary school I wrote a few...Jan, When I was in elementary school I wrote a few poems (kid-poems about horses) that got a good deal of recognition in the school system, but I don't remember any real encouragement of creative writing even after I was "discovered." Kids have highly developed "input receptors" but we don't do so well in helping them express themselves. So glad to hear you're having influence on today's youth. Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-8345885060982417762009-02-05T16:13:00.000-05:002009-02-05T16:13:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for your kind comments. I have two...Thanks so much for your kind comments. I have two passions. One is riding. The other is getting kids excited about reading and writing.<BR/><BR/>I do lots of school visits. During my lunch time, I ask to see the kids who "can't write"...those are the ones with ideas locked inside. I get goosebumps just thinking about them.<BR/><BR/>Please share my blog with others! I'll come back to visit Jan Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028376414981383091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-3364195113611635082009-02-05T15:53:00.000-05:002009-02-05T15:53:00.000-05:00I was blog walking and stumbled on your site.I've ...I was blog walking and stumbled on your site.<BR/><BR/>I've been asked that question before. My reply is easy, since I wouldn't sell my horse for a million dollars (my husband might...I'd have to keep him out of the picture!).<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm a children's author and new to blogging. Please come visit!Jan Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028376414981383091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-36866990540823662132009-02-05T12:47:00.000-05:002009-02-05T12:47:00.000-05:00Love the topic. We have had several projects that...Love the topic. We have had several projects that end up staying with us, which is why we have more ponies than we need. We also have the habit of taking back ponies that don't work out for their new owner. We have one pony that may be a lifetime member of our family, simply because we haven't found that special person that really meshes with her. I will say that it is fun to bring a project Dawsonfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027540248141972742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-20303527016483225312009-02-05T11:22:00.000-05:002009-02-05T11:22:00.000-05:00I know why you feel that if offered a sweet sum fo...I know why you feel that if offered a sweet sum for Riley you'd seriously consider. It's because you still have Harvey. Even if you sold Riley, you'd still have your buddy. The horse you have the deepest connection with.<BR/><BR/>I was in a similar place when I bought Monty 10 years ago. I still had my old mare, Alta. Alta could no longer be ridden but she had been 20 years of my life and as longSolitaireMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573053727692879169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-19124958513131219762009-02-05T10:28:00.000-05:002009-02-05T10:28:00.000-05:00One of my horses for sure, my event horse - it wou...One of my horses for sure, my event horse - it would have to be a good chunk of money and the right person - but of course, they could both be bought.Boss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-66607737874088588892009-02-05T10:24:00.000-05:002009-02-05T10:24:00.000-05:00In past years I would buy horses to train and rese...In past years I would buy horses to train and resell. Now I have "lifers". That does not mean that I wouldn't sell them...<BR/>I love them dearly but I always liken horses to children. They grow up and move on. I feel that I can only take them so far and a new owner could raise them to their next level. Besides, even though you may love the horses you have, there are always others, just as Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-41924878209115064522009-02-04T21:42:00.000-05:002009-02-04T21:42:00.000-05:00Heh, heh! Yes, I would be willing to sell a few ho...Heh, heh! Yes, I would be willing to sell a few horses out of our boarding barn ;-)Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-40171299712112125132009-02-04T21:41:00.000-05:002009-02-04T21:41:00.000-05:00Thanks Cat! I should point out that the opening pa...Thanks Cat! I should point out that the opening paragraph is a hypothetical -- no one has ever offered to buy Harvey, astounding as that may seem given his marvelosity. I suspect would-be buyers were driven away by my obvious devotion ;-)Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-81890137970413615572009-02-04T21:40:00.000-05:002009-02-04T21:40:00.000-05:00I can't imagine ever selling my horse...unless...h...I can't imagine ever selling my horse...unless...he would be better off in another home. Guess that goes back to that good mom thing you mentioned. On the other hand if someone walked up to me and offered me a lot of money for my husbands horse...he'd be long gone. Just kidding. Kinda.wilsonchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085470527006328839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-85408547641539304852009-02-04T21:37:00.000-05:002009-02-04T21:37:00.000-05:00Interesting post Stacey! Well, at any rate, to hav...Interesting post Stacey! Well, at any rate, to have someone approach you saying they would like your horse has to be the highest compliment to the work you have done with them, so even if you don't want to sell it isn't all bad! :)<BR/><BR/>I've often pondered this thought about my boys, even the one I've only just purchased back (who I sold mid 2008). As much as I love them, I don't own a Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192938240588681245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-40830096059949726842009-02-04T21:05:00.000-05:002009-02-04T21:05:00.000-05:00I'm just in the process of selling ahose that I ad...I'm just in the process of selling ahose that I adore but don't get on with well once i'm riding him. It's taken me five years to figure it out, but we will both be happier elsewhere.Beckzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114970876099684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-45424896874325664242009-02-04T20:16:00.000-05:002009-02-04T20:16:00.000-05:00Thank god! lol when I read that I was thinking, 'h...Thank god! lol when I read that I was thinking, 'holy hell!'<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-80236565054016457872009-02-04T19:42:00.000-05:002009-02-04T19:42:00.000-05:00OOOPS! She bought him at three, but he didn't comp...OOOPS! She bought him at three, but he didn't compete at that level until he was 9 or 10. And, I asked my friend -- the max was 3' 6" -- which is also an accomplishment.Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-39280710883366414842009-02-04T19:37:00.000-05:002009-02-04T19:37:00.000-05:00'An acquaintance of mine bought an appendix quarte...'An acquaintance of mine bought an appendix quarter horse as a 3 year old and competed him in 3'9"/4' jumpers.'<BR/><BR/>Huh, wonder why he went lame!<BR/><BR/>I wonder if I could part with my older horses... but I could probably let go of the baby. ^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com