Re: I'm New

[Lynette Helgeson <helgeson@lansford.ndak.net>]

Welcome Arden! I am always looking for someone to
ride with too, but I think it would be a little far since
I live in ND.

Lynette (having some beautiful weather, highs in the 40's
              not bad for January!)

Arden Ward wrote:

> Hi,
> I hope that I am sending this message correctly.  I have been reading
> the mailing for about two weeks now and I really enjoy all of your ideas
> and comments.  How nice for those of us with common interest to be able
> to come together this way.
>
> My name is Arden.  I have been riding Spotted Saddle Horses for years
> now.  Mostly trail rides.  Showing in the ring some, but I have gotten
> quite bored with that.  I am looking to get into competitive trail
> rides.  The SSHBEA (spotted horse assoc.) is getting more and more
> involved with sporting events.  My 2 1/2 year old is with a trainer
> right now.  Boy is that like sending your son away to summer camp!  He
> seems to be doing well, although when I went to check on him this
> weekend that trainer said that when he is getting stressed or frustrated
> he is wanting to rare up!  I'm putting my trust in the trainer.  I had
> another gelding that I sold who was fond of throwing a fit on the trail
> when he didn't want to go somewhere and rare up.  Can be quite dangerous
> in some instances!  Anyway I'm really hoping Junior has the right mind
> for it!  I live in Murfreesboro TN.  Anybody near me?  I'm always
> looking for someone to ride on weekends with.
>
> Arden Ward
> epona1@mindspring.com