This just started circulating around on DA and I thought the people here might enjoy it as well.
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*YOU*
1. How old were you when you first started riding?
9 or 10.
2. First horse ridden:
DoDa.
3. First horse trotted on:
DoDa. And I almost fell off, too. Oh the joys of a newbie.
4. First horse cantered on:
...probably DoDa.
5. First Horse fallen off of:
Angel. We were canting up a hill bareback and I kinda just slid off and into the grass.
6. Most recent horse fallen off of:
Uhm... Easy Music? Years ago...? Heh.
7. First horse you trotted over poles with:
Not sure.
8. First horse jumped with:
Maybe Doda, TickTock or Ripper.
9. First horse who ran away with you:
Salsa.
10. First horse that scared the crap out of you:
Salsa? Or Anakin.
11. First horse shown?
Makana.
12. First horse to win a class with:
I've only been to one show and didn't place.
13. Do you/have you taken lessons:
Yes, I still take lessons.
14. First horse you ever rode bareback:
Makana.
15. First horse trail ridden with:
Bubba.
16. Current Barn name:
WRA a.k.a. the barn.
17. Do you ride English or western?
English! Though I'd love to learn western.
18. First Horse to place at a show with:
I thought we already had this question?
19. Ever been to horse camp?
Yes, that was how I started riding. I've been to around three.
20. Ever been to a riding clinic?
No, I'd love to though.
21. Ridden sidesaddle?
No. That would be interesting...
22. First horse leased:
Never leased a horse before.
23. First horse owned:
Never owned a horse, yet...
24. Highest ribbon in a show?
25. Ever been to an 'A' rated show?
26. Ever competed in pony games/relay races?
No.
27. Ever fallen off at a show:
28. Do you ride Hunter/Jumpers?
No. Well, I've ridden horses who have been trained for that, if that's what you mean, but I am certainly not a hunter/jumper rider.
29. Have you ever barrel raced?
No.
30. Ever done pole bending?
No.
31. Favorite gait:
Canter!
32. Ever cantered bareback?
Yes. Tis scary, but fun if you have a smooth horse.
33. Have you ever done dressage?
Yeppers!
34. Have you ever evented?
No.
35. Have you ever mucked a stall?
Duh. Many times.
36. Ever been bucked off?
Nope.
37. Ever been on a horse that reared?
Nope.
38. Horses or ponies?
Horses! But not so huge mango tall ones.
39. Do you wear a helmet?
When I'm riding, yes'm.
40. What's the highest you've jumped:
No idea. Maybe two feet?
41. Have you ever ridden at night?
No. I went on a sunset trail ride though.
42. Do you watch horsey television shows?
I don't really have any horse channels on TV. I used to watch horse stuff on Animal Planet when they had them.
43. Have you ever been seriously hurt/injured from a fall?
Well, when I flew off Salsa I hit my back on the racetrack rail, so that was pretty sore. I got rope burn on my hand when I half fell off Easy Music, too.
44. Have you ever ridden without anything (no saddle, bridle, halter etc)?
No. Once I hopped on a horse like that, but we just stood there.
45. Do you ride in an arena or ring?
What's the difference? Usually I'm in an arena or in a field.
46. Have you ever been trampled by a horse?
No...
47. Have you ever been bitten?
Yep. Nothing serious though.
48. Ever had your foot stepped on by a horse?
Of course!
49. Do you clean your tack regularly?
I don't have tack, so no.
50. Ever played ride-a-buck?
No, I'd like to though.
*YOUR HORSE* (okay, so I don't have a horse, but I'll just fill this out using Mis Take.)
51. Show name:
She doesn't have a show name, but I think I'd make it I'll Be Your Little Mistake.
52. Barn Name:
Mis Take (Miss Tah-Kay)
53. Any nicknames?
Nope.
54. Breed:
Quarter Horse with maybe some Thoroughbred.
55. Goes english or western:
Both, but mainly english now.
56. Sex?
Mare.
57. Age:
15.
58. Primary Discipline?
Dressage/English pleasure.
59. Show experience:
None that I know of.
60. Good on the trail:
Yup, perfect.
61. Did you train this horse yourself?
Every time you ride a horse it's supposed to be training, but no, I did not train her from the ground up.
62. Vices:
Doesn't like water?
63. Spooky?
Yes, but not so bad once she trusts you.
64. Is your horse able to be ridden bareback
Yes, but it isn't so comfortable.
65. Does your horse come when you call?
Not yet.
66. Is your horse good with children and other horses?:
Very good with other horses, she doesn't pick fights or anything like that at all, just minds her own business. She's good with kids as long as they don't startle her. A 6 year old can lead or ride her in just a halter and she'll be fine.
67. Is your horse worked regularly:
Not all the time.
68. Ever a lesson horse?
Yes, she is, but she's used for more advanced riders.
69. Does your horse like treats?
Not sugar cubes because she is weird. But carrots and apples she loves!
70. Do you take lessons on your horse?
Yes.
71. Is your horse easy to work around?
Yes.
72. Has your horse ever escaped from it's stall?
No, she's good.
74. Is your horse hard to worm?
Nope.
75. Is your horse good for the farrier / vet?
She can be a little figety.
76. Have you ever won a class with your horse?
No.
77. Have you ever had a moment where you feel really connected to your horse?
Yes.
78. Does your horse like hay?
She doesn't get hay, but I think she likes it.
79. Does your horse have special feed or supplement?
No.
80. Does your horse often have a very messy stall?
No.
81. Does your horse use any special boots?
No.
82. Do you use a whip and spurs?
I use a whip, because she can be lazy sometimes.
83. Does your horse like to run?
Yep, we race up hills... Funno!
84. How many times a week do you ride your horse?
One to three times a week.
85. Does your horse have markings?
Three white socks, wide blaze, heart shaped spot on her belly and a few white dots on her neck. Cuteness.
86. Do you braid your horse for shows?
I've never shown her, but if I did I would braid her mane and maybe her tail, too.
87. What color is your horse's halter?
She doesn't have her own one, but I usually use a light blue halter, black halter or maroon one.
88. Does your horse follow you?
Sometimes.
89. Can your horse backup?
Yes.
90. Is your horse's trot easier to sit to or post to?
Post, but it's not to hard to sit to if she's relaxed and in a nice frame.
91. Have you ever dressed your horse up for Halloween?
No.
93. Has your horse ever produced offspring?
No, I don't think so.
94. Do you and your horse have "colors"?
No.
95. What is your horse's favorite treat?
Carrots and apples.
96. Do you normally lunge your horse before riding?
No.
97. Has your horse ever given a pony ride?
Yes.
98. How many people owned this horse before you?
No idea and remember, I don't own her.
99. Does your horse get dirty easily?
Nope.
100. What's your favorite horsey memory?
Shouldn't this be in the YOU section? Uhm... teh awesome ride I had on Quintos before he left, the awesome dressage test I did on Mis Take and was so proud, the first time I cantered bareback, just hanging with the horsies out in their pasture... and lots more!
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So just copy and paste this and fill it it with your own answers!
