Remudamom Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Wanted: Kid of either gender willing to ride every day, all day on this pony that is too small for me! Must be slightly off their rocker, willing to eat on the run, oblivious to dirt. Must not freak out about horse poop. Adventurous spirit required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 How old? 12, 8, 6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 How old? 12, 8, 6? I could probably take them all, got a 14.2 horse, a 13 pony and a 11.3 pony. Slap a stamp on them and that will free me up to work with dh's horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My 14 yo would be there in a heart beat, but if the horse is too small for you.... I don't think it would work. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :001_wub: Adorable! I wish I could send my kids over. My daughter would be in heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My ds, 14, would be perfect for this job. He is 5'9" tall and only weighs 94 lbs! This is my zoology boy who is not put off at all by muck. Whenever I take care of my friend's farm, he is my right hand man, mucks out like a champ, and the horses love him. He took dressage lessons for one year. Unfortunately, I don't think we live anywhere near you. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I showed it to my 13yo, who is quite willing, and is not put off by silly thoughts like, "this is waaaaay too far to ride your bike to, sweety." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Can I send my teeny-tiny one over? The older one is allergic to horses, of course. She's 4'3", and just might fit in an Amazon box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Can I send my dd? She would be in heaven! The icing on the cake for her would be me not being there to constantly pull her from her dream world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'd do it if someone comes here and schools my 3 for me :) ! I'm tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'll send my ds. He could use the work that comes with horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 dd13 says when can she move in. She is so mad at me that when we moved to a small town there was still no horse for her in the deal. At under 70lbs yet known as the beast by the cadets I think she would make a fine jockey lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My 6yo will be there this afternoon. Please forward your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 wow. My kids will love it. Where are u located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Diva is ready to start walking...I pointed out that she's bigger than I am, so too big for the pony. She's sulking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have a 4'10 17 year old and a 5' 16 year old that love horses. They know how to scoop poop with the best of them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 What we need here is a Tardis. Or perhaps proficiency with the disapperating spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 What we need here is a Tardis. Or perhaps proficiency with the disapperating spell. If we had a Tardis..... :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Diva is ready to start walking...I pointed out that she's bigger than I am, so too big for the pony. She's sulking. Perhaps she should come up here and work with my big boy instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have been covertly pony shopping all morning and you go and post this!!!!! Come on! He would love the snow and I have 4 riders just within my own brood. .....then again, I could always ship you the twins :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have been covertly pony shopping all morning and you go and post this!!!!! Come on! He would love the snow and I have 4 riders just within my own brood. .....then again, I could always ship you the twins :p I am always pony shopping. I'm trying to figure out how to talk my dh into one more so I could train it to drive then sell it. Then repeat. Go ahead and send your twins. After my triplets I'm pretty fearless, even if they are both boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Perhaps she should come up here and work with my big boy instead. She'd be thrilled, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Perhaps she should come up here and work with my big boy instead. dude that sounds wrong on so many levels lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'll email you dd's flight info, and will arrange pick up at the end of summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 dude that sounds wrong on so many levels lol :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Wanted: Kid of either gender willing to ride every day, all day on this pony that is too small for me! Must be slightly off their rocker, willing to eat on the run, oblivious to dirt. Must not freak out about horse poop. Adventurous spirit required. I have three girls ready and willing...when is this pony coming to SC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Wanted: Kid of either gender willing to ride every day, all day on this pony that is too small for me! Must be slightly off their rocker, willing to eat on the run, oblivious to dirt. Must not freak out about horse poop. Adventurous spirit required. I would say to send the pony here but with our blizzard like conditions coming and going today we would lose him in the snow. My kids would love another horse.........anything from a mini to the 17.2hh mule my 4'10" daughter wants to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 dude that sounds wrong on so many levels lol Lol I hadn't thought the wording out until you said that. You're right it sounds terrible. That's what I get for typing on too little sleep :tongue_smilie: . To clarify, I have a good sized QH gelding from racing lines that I need to put some training into this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have a very enthusiastic 10 year old jumping up and down. She likes horse poop, dirt and flies. She doesn't need to eat if she has a horse or anything else for that matter. Where do I send her? I will pay postage, send a change of clothes, and remind her to use her manners on all human folk. :) Or if you are so inclined you can just ship him here and just make her pee her pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 As long as you all know I'm finished homeschooling. There will be no math, history or grammar. Have to make do with reading and biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 As long as you all know I'm finished homeschooling. There will be no math, history or grammar. Have to make do with reading and biology. I don't expect the kids will complain much about THAT! :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My 9 yr old ds fits your want ad perfectly. He also *loves* to shovel horse poop. When he went to horse camp he told me that was the best part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You could host a summer camp for all of these kids that would love to come help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Shucks - you might have a good idea! I have two (ponies, not kids) who are partially trained but need finishing. I think I'm going to loan them (free) to 4H, pony club, or other show types of folks for the spring/summer/fall... someone can have a free pony for the season and the two can get some more miles. The kicker is the pony has to go - not the kids come here. Our insurance doesn't cover kids coming here (except when they were friends of my guys). MY kids had the nerve to grow up and move on, plus, to be honest, they never had the "horse" gene - they always considered them work - I can't relate at all. I warn them that THEIR kids will be bugging them for ponies and be jealous that they grew up on a pony farm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Shucks - you might have a good idea! I have two (ponies, not kids) who are partially trained but need finishing. I think I'm going to loan them (free) to 4H, pony club, or other show types of folks for the spring/summer/fall... someone can have a free pony for the season and the two can get some more miles. The kicker is the pony has to go - not the kids come here. Our insurance doesn't cover kids coming here (except when they were friends of my guys). MY kids had the nerve to grow up and move on, plus, to be honest, they never had the "horse" gene - they always considered them work - I can't relate at all. I warn them that THEIR kids will be bugging them for ponies and be jealous that they grew up on a pony farm... Just ship them to Northern Michigan, we will put miles on them! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'll go put my 6 year old in the mail right now. She fits your description and would happily help you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Shucks - you might have a good idea! I have two (ponies, not kids) who are partially trained but need finishing. I think I'm going to loan them (free) to 4H, pony club, or other show types of folks for the spring/summer/fall... someone can have a free pony for the season and the two can get some more miles. The kicker is the pony has to go - not the kids come here. Our insurance doesn't cover kids coming here (except when they were friends of my guys). MY kids had the nerve to grow up and move on, plus, to be honest, they never had the "horse" gene - they always considered them work - I can't relate at all. I warn them that THEIR kids will be bugging them for ponies and be jealous that they grew up on a pony farm... Yeah, what is the deal with the H gene skipping generations? I don't get it at all. Out of five kids I've got one that is still interested, and that only partly. And none of them want to train, they just want to ride however they feel like it. Drives me batty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Just ship them to Northern Michigan, we will put miles on them! ;) If it weren't for shipping costs I would! Shipping costs would really put us into the red with Michigan though... fortunately, I just had someone (unrelated to the Hive) contact me from MD. That's more in our range. Yeah, what is the deal with the H gene skipping generations? I don't get it at all. Out of five kids I've got one that is still interested, and that only partly. And none of them want to train, they just want to ride however they feel like it. Drives me batty. Glad to know it's not just me. I was thinking there was something wrong in how I raised my boys. I bought them each a great child safe pony, plus, when I was small enough to still do the training myself they had several here they could choose from. I'd put them on the ponies and they'd ride for 5 - 10 minutes then be done. Their friends would all want to ride when they came over, of course, but my guys would want to go out back and play instead... :glare: I'd have felt I was in heaven if I had been born into either your house or mine! Instead I had to drag my dad along to support my horse fix. Fortunately, he was willing and became a great show groom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Shovelling horse poo is one of my dd's favourite things to do. She threw a hissy fit once because we didn't call her to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 As long as you all know I'm finished homeschooling. There will be no math, history or grammar. Have to make do with reading and biology. Just have mine count the poop piles he shovels! Oh and he would happily read to the horse as long as no humans are within ear shot. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wanted: Kid of either gender willing to ride every day, all day on this pony that is too small for me! Must be slightly off their rocker, willing to eat on the run, oblivious to dirt. Must not freak out about horse poop. Adventurous spirit required. Here's a little story: When I was between 10 and 13, I was such a horse lover, but I had no opportunity to ride. My mom's friend had two underexcercised, incredibly badly behaved ponies. I was so desperate to ride, I rode those terrible barn rats! :laugh: I was thrown, smashed into trees and bucked numerous times. I'm amazed the owner and my mom was okay with that arrangement. It does seem to me that the riding ended after a time when I was thrown so badly, I was unconscious and the lady saw a riderless horse trot back to the barn. It wasn't good. :bored: Your pony there even looks like that bad pony. Her name was "midnight," which probably seemed like a good name when she was a foal, but not so much when she was grey. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Here's a little story: When I was between 10 and 13, I was such a horse lover, but I had no opportunity to ride. My mom's friend had two underexcercised, incredibly badly behaved ponies. I was so desperate to ride, I rode those terrible barn rats! :laugh: I was thrown, smashed into trees and bucked numerous times. I'm amazed the owner and my mom was okay with that arrangement. It does seem to me that the riding ended after a time when I was thrown so badly, I was unconscious and the lady saw a riderless horse trot back to the barn. It wasn't good. :bored: Your pony there even looks like that bad pony. Her name was "midnight," which probably seemed like a good name when she was a foal, but not so much when she was grey. :laugh: I had a Quarter horse once born coal black and was solid white by two yrs old. And yes, she's a little demon. It's the Arab in her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 As long as you all know I'm finished homeschooling. There will be no math, history or grammar. Have to make do with reading and biology. I am sure there is a problem in that statement somewhere but I have yet to find it. :) As for reading, if they are horse books.... well there are no books in the universe that are not horse books so we need not worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That is such a cute picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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