Horse Trivia

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by delidog
I knew that had to be Fogleberg....very Colorado!!!!

I've been to the race in Riudoso...loved it...I lived in Santa Fe for about 5 years....
I was the Manager at Pinon Farm....when it was built...
have you been up there Ms.Zippy???

Can't say I been there knowingly, Deli. lol Have you been to the Muesum of the Horse (Ruidoso) since they put up the statues? HUUUGGGEEEE (beautiful!!)statues... I have pics -- I'll have to see if I can find them.

[delidog]

I have seen pictures, but no have not been there since they went up....I lived there from '82 to '87.......

I want to retire in Santa Fe!!!!!!!

you would love Pinon.. its' a beautiful barn,.....

They used it in filming "White Sands"...Willem Dafoe and Mickey Rourke were in it....and also, the series "Earth 2"...with Clancy Brown and Tim Currey

Boy do I miss that Place!!!!!!!!!

My best friend Sharon is still in Santa Fe...she owns Santa Fe Oriental Rugs on Don Gasper.....Great Store.....
Oh,I'm going on...Sorry....Its' that Reminiscing thing!!!!!!

[Vermontcat]

ACGAS, You got it right! Here is a pic of Mr Ed(real name Bamboo Harvester) and Willlllllllburrrrrr.

[delidog]

AWWWW!Vermontcat!!!!
I love it!!!!!!!

Thannk you!!!!
Now I'm really feeling my age!!!!!!
I watched that program in its' originals...(Black & White)

[HoRsELUvR]

Ive never seen the show Mr. Ed,but the horse looks very cute!

[delidog]

Mr.Ed was Classic T.V.

Right up there with Lassie!!!!!!

I'd just like to know what the creator was thinking while writing it...

[Desert Arabian]

More questions anyone??

Let's see, what can I think up??...............

Oh, I know something that might be kinda neat. How about I put some clues down about some breeds...and you have to guess what breed it is. Sounds kinda fun, let's see if it is or not.

First breed:
* It is named after its principal breeding areas (i.e. country)
* It is between 16.2 and 17hh.
* It is cold blooded
* Common/popular throughout Europe
* Draft breed
Second breed:
* Gaited breed
* Established in the Ozark's
* Does a "sprited" walk with its front legs, while trotting with hindlegs.
* Stands between 16 and 17hh
* Can trot up to 10mph
Third breed
* Comes from India
* Tough, but narrow-built
* Arabian like apperance
* Has a high tail carrage
* Stands around 15hh

Good luck.... Need more clues just ask.

[Vermontcat]

Hey Deli,
If you want to hear the song and see a couple more photos of Mr Ed, go to this link.
http://www.heatheranddavid.net/html/mr__ed.html
If you want to know how they made it look like he was talking go to this link
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_029
They used peanut butter!
I always thought he was a beautiful Palomino!

YLL, I'm still waiting for answers to my questions about the Paso Fino horse and Icelandic pony. Let me know if you guys want to guess or should I give the answers.

[Desert Arabian]

Oh, I'm sorry Vermontcat, I didn't see the Paso questions...oopsy!

Um..I think I might know the answer. Isn't the Paso famous for its "paso" natural lateral gait??? I have no clue what its name means.

[Vermontcat]

Originally posted by Vermontcat

What does the name Paso Fino mean and what is this breed known for that is different from other horses?

What is unique about Icelandic ponies? What is a "Tolt"?
How old are they when they are first ridden and how old are they when they are fully grown?

YLL, Paso Fino means "Fine Step" or gait, the horse is known for its smooth 4 beat gait. It is said to be a much smoother ride than other breeds.
The breed originated in Spain, then was developed in Central and South America from horses brought over by the Spanish Conquistadors.

[delidog]

O.K.
I am completely lost on the Icelandic thing!!!!!!!
Ya' got me there VermontCAT!!!!!
a tOLT????DO NOT KNOW!!!

[Desert Arabian]

Isn't a "tolt" a four-beat running walk??

More questions anyone??

Let's see, what can I think up??...............

Oh, I know something that might be kinda neat. How about I put some clues down about some breeds...and you have to guess what breed it is. Sounds kinda fun, let's see if it is or not.

First breed:
* It is named after its principal breeding areas (i.e. country)
* It is between 16.2 and 17hh.
* It is cold blooded
* Common/popular throughout Europe
* Draft breed
Second breed:
* Gaited breed
* Established in the Ozark's
* Does a "sprited" walk with its front legs, while trotting with hindlegs.
* Stands between 16 and 17hh
* Can trot up to 10mph
Third breed
* Comes from India
* Tough, but narrow-built
* Arabian like apperance
* Has a high tail carrage
* Stands around 15hh

Good luck.... Need more clues just ask.

[delidog]

HMMMM Good Ones YLL!!!

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by delidog
HMMMM Good Ones YLL!!!

Thanks! Wanna try and take a stab at it?

My mom guess at them, and got them right. Very impressive, seeing how she doesn't know hardly anything about them.

[Vermontcat]

Yay for YLL! You got one that Delidog didn't know!
Here is a quote about the Tolt
The tolt is an extremely smooth four-beat gait, much like the running walk or rack, that allows the rider a virtually bounce-free ride at speeds up to 20 mph. The tolt is a natural gait, no artificial aids are needed and you often see foals tolting in the pasture.

These hardy horses(pony sized but called horses too)are from Iceland and are slow to mature, usually ready to be ridden by age 4 or 5 and are not fully grown until age 7 or 8. They can be ridden into their late 20s and early 30s.

Now I need to think about your questions YLL, I think I know but I want to be sure before I answer.