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Beezie Gates
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Username: Equestriangal63
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 5:51 pm: | 
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is there ANYONE at all out there who likes horses? i mean really likes them, rides and everything. if you do, please respond. we can talk about horses a little. doesn't seem like anyone likes horses around here. please respond soon as you can! |
HOMMELL
Citizen
Username: Hommell
Post Number: 96
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 6:18 pm: |
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this ain't horsey-balloon country. you have to go out to somerset or hunterdon for that  - the red counties |
Mary Meddahi
Citizen
Username: Mmed
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 8:26 pm: |
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Watchung reservation has a stable that's called Watchung stables (I believe) they have practice rings and organized trail rides. |
John Caffrey
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Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 156
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 8:44 pm: |
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I believe there is a stable in West Orange about 1/8 mile from The Manor on the same side of the street. |
Soparents
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Username: Soparents
Post Number: 127
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 8:47 pm: |
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I think this link will take you to the horse riding centre in West Orange..
http://www.essexequestrian.com/ |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 5943
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 9:04 pm: |
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Beezie - I have been riding all my life. PL me if you want to discuss. |
Just The Aunt
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Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4607
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 10:31 pm: |
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Beezie-
There are a number of people from South Orange Maplewood who ride at the stable in West Orange. I take my friend's 10 year old for lessons every Thursday. |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4231
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 7:41 am: |
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Mem or Beezie, any place we can take the kids on a trail ride? Most places don't allow that until age 9 (from what I've read on some websites). When we go on vacation we have found places that allow all of us to ride, my husband even takes the youngest on a double saddle.
Unfortunately, regular le$$on$ are not an option. We just enjoy it as a family activity. |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5413
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 7:47 am: |
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saddle up Mr. Shh |
jbirchby
Citizen
Username: Jbirchby
Post Number: 63
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 9:36 am: |
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Shh, I board my horse at a barn called the Silver Bit and Spur in Whitehouse Station (about 40 minutes from MPWD). They have trail rides there. I believe it's about $35 per horse per hour. They have about 60 acres of trails you can ride thru. You get a horse matched to your capabilities and off you go, there are no tours, you ride on your own at your own pace. And don't worry about getting lost, the horses know where their home/dinner is  . How old are your daughters?, I'm not sure if they have an age restriction...
Beezie, tho I know longer live in the area (actually moved to hunterdon county to be close to my horse) I haven't been able to give up the MOL habit and would be happy to chat, feel free to PL me.
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themp
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Username: Themp
Post Number: 2765
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 10:54 am: |
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What's the attraction? Why do only girls like horses? |
jbirchby
Citizen
Username: Jbirchby
Post Number: 64
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 11:18 am: |
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I don't think it's only girls. My husband rides as well, as a matter of fact we're taking a horseback riding trip together thru Ireland this fall. |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13417
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 11:37 am: |
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themp, I think it's because they don't have testicles. Ouch.
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mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 5947
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 11:54 am: |
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VIG - There are many stables for trail rides in Sussex county - some are farther than others. If you do a search with a map to see what you guys can tolerate distance-wise and then pick some I can let you know if they're good or not.
Watchung is terrible, they abuse their horses.
Good luck! |
themp
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Username: Themp
Post Number: 2767
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 11:55 am: |
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Tom, you are treading on dangerous ground.
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Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13424
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 11:59 am: |
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Clearly, I could learn a lot about riding. The last few times I rode, my testicles were constantly and repeatedly crushed. I have that feeling associated with riding, so thinking of riding is painful for me.
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Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4232
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 1:01 pm: |
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Hank, Mr. Shh comes along, though once we started to trot and he found himself a bit uncomfortable.
Jbirchby, not 100% sure if we could do it without a guide. The girls are almost 4, 8 & 10. (The 4 yo would ride with my husband.)
Mem, I will look into Sussex Cty. I also found a place called Washington Stables, but that's in Piscataway. |
jbirchby
Citizen
Username: Jbirchby
Post Number: 65
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:32 pm: |
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It's really not so bad, 60 acres is smaller than it sounds. Basically you can do one big circle. But, if you go on the weekend chances are I'll be there, I'd be happy to ride around with you all. You can ask Pippi how to find me if you decide you're interested, she knows where to find me.
To the best of my knowledge Washington Stables has been on the brink of closing for a long time due to the poor treatment of their horses... |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13433
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:46 pm: |
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Washington Stables is the last place I rode. I went because my daughter was dying to, so I went along. It's also a couple of miles from my workplace. As long as they're open, they're open. I haven't looked too carefully, but the horses seem happy. They have lots of room for grazing.
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John Caffrey
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Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 160
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:47 pm: |
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Tom,
I was wondering, how did Gene and Roy and Tom and Tex do it? None of them had high voices. |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13434
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 2:50 pm: |
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Yeah, I don't know. As I said, I probably have a lot to learn, starting with sitting in the saddle properly.
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Virtual It Girl
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 4238
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 3:28 pm: |
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Thanks J! I just might try that one Saturday soon. (Well, when the weather is nice!) The girls would love it. |
jbirchby
Citizen
Username: Jbirchby
Post Number: 66
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 3:48 pm: |
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No problem
I have a serious case of spring fever (today's weather aside  ) and plan on spending as much time there as possible. |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2048
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 4:06 pm: |
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ooohh ooohhh maybe I'll come along for the ride!
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jbirchby
Citizen
Username: Jbirchby
Post Number: 67
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 4:18 pm: |
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Ooooo, that would be great! I was on the trails this weekend after spending the entire winter in the arenas, it was really nice. We saw a ton of deer and everything was starting to bloom. |
Virtual It Girl
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 4239
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 8:27 pm: |
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Pippi, that would be so much fun! Mr. Shh asked the girls what we could do together for their upcoming b-days...he suggested taking them to the mall so they could pick oout their own clothes (huh?) but when they heard horsebackriding they squealed!
Next weekend is no good but if this Saturday is nice do you think we could go??? |
Maplewood27
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Username: Maplewood27
Post Number: 46
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 9:56 pm: |
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Beezie - I currently lease a horse and ride every saturday on the trails in sussex county. My friend and I board at Northbrook Stables in Branchville. Its about 45-50 minutes from here but well worth the ride. We dont do lessons or have organized trail rides, but there are plenty of other stables in the area that do those things. If you feel like chatting please feel free to pl me. Ive only been riding since 2002 but i've certainly learned alot since then! |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2051
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - 11:22 pm: |
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I can't make it this saturday.
but I agree it's something we should do.
I've been wanting to get out to meet j's horse for ages!
{VIG - I'll give you 3 tries to guess what I am doing instead, not sure j would guess} |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4244
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 7:27 am: |
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1. kickboxing? I might join you!
2. Cleaning out the basement? (No, that was done.)
3. getting more kittens?
I GIVE UP! |
Oakland
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Username: Oakland
Post Number: 35
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 8:22 am: |
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I LOVE horses, and board, ride all the time, and board my horse in Bedminister. PL me if you want to discuss. |
Oakland
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Username: Oakland
Post Number: 36
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 8:23 am: |
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I LOVE horses, ride all the time, and board my horse in Bedminister. PL me if you want to discuss. |
Brett
Citizen
Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 2254
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 8:37 am: |
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I keep mine in Barn #6 at the Meadowlands. They don’t have trails, but it’s one of the best tracks in the world. If you’re interested in racing around in circles, that’s a great place to go. |
jbirchby
Citizen
Username: Jbirchby
Post Number: 68
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 8:53 am: |
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1. UFO/Alien investigation?
2. Finding a cure for the ever elusive eyelash mite?
3. Herding cats?
Grrrr. I just can't guess either, DO TELL!? |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2052
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 9:40 am: |
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oh it's really nothing special, it's just that I do it so often, I figured VIG would get it....didn't expect J to get it...
I have a hair appointment at noon.
Kickboxing too VIG. 8a
you in?
sorry for the thread drift
as you were |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4245
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 9:49 am: |
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Ahh, the one routine I missed! I will try to be in, still in pain from squatting /shuffling with a resistance band around my ankles. (Or as Mr. Vig says, hopping around like a gorilla).
But, back to the horses...
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jbirchby
Citizen
Username: Jbirchby
Post Number: 69
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 9:57 am: |
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Haha, I actually was going to guess that!
Yes, back to the horses. Later this month is probably better cause I'm just getting my horse used to being back on trail (she sprained a ligament in the fall so was out of commission for a bit and I'm working her up gradually), plus it'll be nicer out. (If it's been a really rainy week I wouldn't recommend it, the trails get super muddy.) But that's about it, so stay in touch and let me know! |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2053
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 9:59 am: |
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how's 4/22?
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Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4248
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 10:01 am: |
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No good. Bridezilla's shower and P's b-day! |
Brett
Citizen
Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 2258
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 10:08 am: |
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WHAT?????? |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4249
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 10:17 am: |
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MY BRIDEZILLA silly. You know, the one who wants the all the girls to wear gold thongs? The one who, when I told her my 3 girls were thinking about singing a few verses "Green rocky road, promenade in green, tell me who you love, tell me who you love..." told my brother "it's not karaoke!" |
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