Hobby Thread - Sept 6, 2025 [Cowboy Rex]

Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread. A spin of the Ace of Spades Wheel of Hobbies (TM) landed on horses.

You knew it had to happen sooner or later...

"Paging Ben Had. Ben Had to the Hobby Thread please. Repeat. Ben Had, please report to the Hobby Thread. Thank you."

I have faith that you can either find something in the content that resonates or contribute your own hobbying interests.

You might be tempted to say "I have no hobbies or interests." Bah. Dig around in the content and soak in the comments. Be curious. Glad you're here. TRex has been detailed elsewhere for dino duty this evening, so you're on your own. Don't make a mess of the place. If there are any questions, Ben Had is in charge.

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What are you hobbying?

As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to hobbying. All (legal) hobbying is welcome. However, politics, current events and religious debates can live in threads elsewhere. Pants are optional. Puns are welcome and encouraged.

Play nice. Don't be a troll and do not feed the trolls.

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For some people, horses are in their blood. They can't imagine anything else other than being fully invested in horses. Show jumping, barrel racing, precision riding, etc. Others are into horse racing. Others enjoy trail riding. A small fraction works with horses on a daily basis on the farm to patrol the perimeter or corral the cows and sheep.

Horses are beautiful animals and have their own personality. A docile horse somehow knows to gently take care of a young and nervous child. A high strung horse knows nothing more than answering the bell when it is time to compete.

Artists, photographers and sculptors have found many different ways to capture the shape of a horse. Horses in full tilt gallop kick up dirt and exert every muscle which makes for a compelling visual. Even better to stand nearby and hear the accompanying soundtrack.

Do you ride horses? If so, what type of riding?

Have you owned horses?

Do you follow horse racing or (legally) bet on the ponies?

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Horse parts knowledge from the 4-H club at the county fair:

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Claiborne Farms in Kentucky:

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I have never seen a horse lay on its back like this. So relaxed.

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Quick Draw McGraw:

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Edgar Degas produced a lot of equine art:

Barnes Foundation - Jockeys and Race Horses

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute - The Bolting Horse

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Horse Standing

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Degas is fine, but Horde Hobbying Art is better.

30x40 oil titled Wild Horses of Assateague Island by polynikes:

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Not specific to horses, but good advice in general:

These horses fly rather than ride:

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Did you miss the Hobby Thread last week? We did a state and county fair theme. The comments may be closed, but you can re-live the content.

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Notable comments from last week:

Honorable mention:

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Words of wisdom:

"Because despite all our troubles, when things are grim out in that wide round world of ours, that's when it's really important to have a good hobby." Posted by: tankascribe at June 22, 2024 07:41 PM (HWxAD).

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If you have trouble finding something in the content or comments that resonates with you, contribute something from your personal hobbying. We will feature a different theme next time. What are you hobbying? We love showing off Horde hobbying. Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Do mighty things.

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Comments

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1 Welcome Hobbiests

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 05:30 PM (+qU29)

2 I rid a horse but once.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 06, 2025 05:31 PM (0eaVi)

3 I only love horses from afar, have over a thousand in minatues.

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 05:33 PM (+qU29)

4 Wanna see a good acting horse?

Watch this clip:

https://tinyurl.com/bkbvfyhn

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 06, 2025 05:33 PM (0eaVi)

5 Hobby horses ?

Posted by: Next2Nothing at September 06, 2025 05:34 PM (tA1/w)

6 Hobby horses ?
Posted by: Next2Nothing at September 06, 2025 05:34 PM (tA1/w)
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One of the more bizarre subcultures is "hobby horse competition."

It's very strange...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 06, 2025 05:35 PM (IBQGV)

7 Funniest scene ever in TV sitcom history was of a horse.

Mr Ed trying out for the Dodgers and sliding into home makes me lol just thinking about it.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 05:37 PM (EYmYM)

8 I tip to a YouTube videos I follow
Kate Ferguson 18th Century Horsemanship, she has many videos

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 05:38 PM (+qU29)

9 Hobby horses ?
Posted by: Next2Nothing at September 06, 2025 05:34 PM (tA1/w)
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Carousel horses are hugely collectible. I think the prices have decreased a bit but they used to go for big bucks.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 05:39 PM (EYmYM)

10 I probably would have enjoyed horse back riding, but it was embarrassing when the horse turned his head and said: "Hey! One at a time. Two of you guys have to get off." (Yes, I am rather stout.)

Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:41 PM (yTvNw)

11 I used to have a "how to draw animals" book from when I was young and laid up from an accident. It's long gone but I wish I still had it. It featured horses a lot. It taught to rough in the major areas of the horse with ellipses and ovals, and then use smooth lines to connect those areas.

Oh, and from the Pet Thread, if that horse is supposed to be quiet but Mayo neighs, does it get the Miracle Whip?

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 06, 2025 05:43 PM (144I4)

12 Horses are such a huge part of American history.

Think of how many horses in history we know the names of not including race horses. And of course the horse with no name.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 05:43 PM (EYmYM)

13 7 ... "Funniest scene ever in TV sitcom history was of a horse.

Mr Ed trying out for the Dodgers and sliding into home makes me lol just thinking about it."

Wow, I remember that episode like it was yesterday. And I laughed so hard. The only other TV sitcom on that level was the WKRP Thanksgiving episode.

Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:45 PM (yTvNw)

14 My favorite horse movie by far is Hildago.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 05:47 PM (EYmYM)

15 Our air conditioning gave up the ghost recently so my hobby this week was trying to stay cool.

C'mon autumn.

Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:47 PM (yTvNw)

16 Kate Ferguson has a video on George Washington's horses.
Many American generals horses are known by name

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 05:47 PM (+qU29)

17 * gallops into the thread *
I understand I have been summoned to ride herd on you all.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 05:48 PM (mFSH6)

18 I really enjoy horseback riding but since I'm not trained, many horse owners don't want me ruining their horses. I suppose they also don't want me or the horse to get injured.

Mr. Bassman and I honeymooned in Mexico where safety is not so highly prized as it is here in the states. We took a horseback tour. I had opportunities to cantor and gallop, but there was another rider in my group whose horse liked to compete with mine but the rider was afraid of faster riding. I would direct my horse away from hers, but she was unable to keep her horse from following mine. So I told the tour guide, who addressed the problem by ... hobbling MY horse. He should have hobbled the other lady's horse instead, but there was a language barrier. Urgh. Ruined my fun.

Posted by: Emmie at September 06, 2025 05:50 PM (FMtrg)

19 One of the more bizarre subcultures is "hobby horse competition."

It's very strange...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 06, 2025 05:35 PM (IBQGV)

In a way, it's sort of sad. These kids want something to do, but it's just... sad. I can't laugh at it.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 06, 2025 05:52 PM (0eaVi)

20 I thought the wild horses on the island was a photo until I saw the attribution.

Polynikes,
That painting is astonishing. Not just for the horses, which are superb, but for the way you captured the look of the water and wet sand. Thanks for submitting it to the thread.

Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:52 PM (yTvNw)

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Alls I know about horsies is you gotta keep 'em movin' movin' movin', even if they're disapprovin'. Learned it from Rawhide.

Posted by: Soothsayer at September 06, 2025 05:53 PM (n+5G/)

22 I thought the wild horses on the island was a photo until I saw the attribution.

Polynikes,
That painting is astonishing. Not just for the horses, which are superb, but for the way you captured the look of the water and wet sand. Thanks for submitting it to the thread.
Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:52 PM (yTvNw)

I keep telling him he needs to offer his services to writers for their book covers.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 06, 2025 05:55 PM (0eaVi)

23 Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:52 PM (yTvNw)

Thanks JTB. I hope it portrayed a calming feeling which what I was going for.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 05:57 PM (EYmYM)

24 Polynikes that is a great painting

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 05:57 PM (+qU29)

25 I really enjoy horseback riding but since I'm not trained, many horse owners don't want me ruining their horses. I suppose they also don't want me or the horse to get injured.

1. Mount horse. If you're facing the rear, go to step 2

2. Dismount and repeat until you are facing front

This completes your training..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 05:57 PM (nbLIj)

26 I defer to Ben Had but I think calling horses a hobby undersells it. They are a way of life for some people.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 06, 2025 05:59 PM (viF8m)

27 I was a rare girl, in that I wasn't horse-crazy as a youngster. Allllll the girls want a horse, right? They're all drawing pictures of horses, wishing they had a horse if they don't, you know. I was indifferent.

Now that I'm 29, though, I'd like to learn to ride.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 05:59 PM (h7ZuX)

28 I will proceed to bore you all with horse stories. The best thing about California horses is that were trained in the Vaquero tradition. A systematic approach to training where a horses mouth is educated to accept pressure and softness. When I moved to Texas not even the King Ranch trained their horses in that fashion.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:01 PM (mFSH6)

29 Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 06, 2025 05:55 PM (0eaVi)

And believe me I appreciate that and wish I would have started earlier in life . I take the occasional commission but painting with no deadlines or expectations is much more enjoyable. That said I would always consider helping out a moron.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:03 PM (EYmYM)

30 Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:01 PM (mFSH6)

Is there a specific training done in Texas?

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:04 PM (EYmYM)

31 Dash, we can see that you get a chance at the MoMe.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:04 PM (mFSH6)

32 20 I thought the wild horses on the island was a photo until I saw the attribution.

Polynikes,
That painting is astonishing. Not just for the horses, which are superb, but for the way you captured the look of the water and wet sand. Thanks for submitting it to the thread.
Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:52 PM (yTvNw)
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Seconded. Assateague and Chincoteague are nice off the beaten path stops if you are ever in the general area. Polynikes catches the essence perfectly.

Posted by: Orson at September 06, 2025 06:06 PM (dIske)

33 Second favorite horse movie instead of first is because horses are crucial but only a secondary character to The Man From Snowy River.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:06 PM (EYmYM)

34 31 Dash, we can see that you get a chance at the MoMe.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:04 PM (mFSH6)

I would love that, thanks!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 06:07 PM (h7ZuX)

35 polynikes, the Vaquero tradition made it's way to Texas and is the most widely used method. I combine the Vaquero and Dressage schools of thought so I just have to think where I want a horse to move and it goes there.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:08 PM (mFSH6)

36 Horses can go from a gallop to zero quickly. If the rider is not aware said horse is going to stop... he flies through the air with the greatest of ease... luckily I landed square on my back with only a bruised ego.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 06:08 PM (NGa9E)

37 That said I would always consider helping out a moron.
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:03 PM (EYmYM)

I'll post something on the writers group, if you don't mind. Don't know how many are needing a cover right now, but some of them might.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 06, 2025 06:08 PM (0eaVi)

38 I aquired a piece of history. I have the original cope and drags (casting halves) for an 1930's art deco horse head. Made in San Francisco. These were cast in 2 parts in aluminum and go for about $500 when you can find one. I have to restore the gating on both and I'm going to use plaster to try and make molds for one or two. I also need to complete my furnace.
Everybody who see them insist they are the finished product and just need to be cut out. Good thing a guy who knew what he was looking at stumbled onto them.

Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 06:09 PM (CjwnQ)

39 >>Second favorite horse movie instead of first is because horses are crucial but only a secondary character to The Man From Snowy River.

War Horse is a good one.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 06, 2025 06:09 PM (viF8m)

40

I like to stump train ponies!

Posted by: Hunter Bidet at September 06, 2025 06:10 PM (U1Z7l)

41 Horses can go from a gallop to zero quickly. If the rider is not aware said horse is going to stop... he flies through the air with the greatest of ease... luckily I landed square on my back with only a bruised ego.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 06:08 PM (NGa9E)

Unfortunately Christopher Reeves wasn’t paying attention to that warning. ( that may not be a fair assessment)

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:11 PM (EYmYM)

42 Polynikes,
That painting is astonishing. Not just for the horses, which are superb, but for the way you captured the look of the water and wet sand. Thanks for submitting it to the thread.
Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 05:52 PM (yTvNw)

I knew exactly where I was looking at in that painting. It is impressive.

Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 06:11 PM (CjwnQ)

43 >>Unfortunately Christopher Reeves wasn’t paying attention to that warning. ( that may not be a fair assessment)

Pretty accurate. His horse balked at a jump on a cross country course and he was launched.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 06, 2025 06:12 PM (viF8m)

44 War Horse is a good one.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 06, 2025 06:09 PM (viF8m)

I’ve not seen that one but plan to. The name war horse though did remind me of the Sargent Reckless true story. One of my all time favorite animal stories.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:13 PM (EYmYM)

45 The comic horse act was amazing, obviously taking a lot time and patience to train. But how long did he take to find a horse that he could train like that, and what would he look for?

Posted by: Lirio100 at September 06, 2025 06:14 PM (ky7/T)

46 There's a rodeo going on just a ways down the road from my house. Can hear the announcements if I put in my hearing aids. Binoculars useless-- grandstands in the way.

Cat sometimes lies flat on his back with all 4s in the air, like that horse in the video. He's a hoot.

Posted by: JQ at September 06, 2025 06:14 PM (rdVOm)

47 I aquired a piece of history. I have the original cope and drags (casting halves) for an 1930's art deco horse head. Made in San Francisco. These were cast in 2 parts in aluminum and go for about $500 when you can find one. I have to restore the gating on both and I'm going to use plaster to try and make molds for one or two. I also need to complete my furnace.
Everybody who see them insist they are the finished product and just need to be cut out. Good thing a guy who knew what he was looking at stumbled onto them.
Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 06:09 PM (CjwnQ)

Nice find! I've only played around a little making a sand mold (cope and drag) and casting a little aluminum. I've never copied a part or copied a mold using plaster, but hope to some day if I find something cool to copy. Good luck!

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 06, 2025 06:14 PM (144I4)

48 My knowledge of riding horses consists of a rocking horse I had when I was about three years old and a merry-go-round at the beach.

At one time I delivered grain to small farms and stables. Hundred pound bags I carried on my shoulder from the truck to the feed bins. I was popular with the horses and other animals since my shirt smelled like lunch.

Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 06:15 PM (yTvNw)

49 George Stubbs (1724-1806) was a master of painting horses.
Polynikes painting is beautiful. Very life-like.
I have ridden horses, but not recently.

Posted by: Glenn at September 06, 2025 06:16 PM (vneJl)

50 When you mentioned horse movies, the first thing that popped into my mind was Comet, the horse in the cult classic TV series, "The Adventures of Briscoe County, Jr."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2NYkFpCAPQ

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at September 06, 2025 06:18 PM (FEVMW)

51 >>My knowledge of riding horses consists of a rocking horse I had when I was about three years old and a merry-go-round at the beach.

They removed the carousel from Easton's Beach last year. They say they are going to refurbish the whole thing and relocate it somewhere in Newport but sadly not at the beach.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 06, 2025 06:18 PM (viF8m)

52 Went from never riding a horse to having one after I moved to Texas in high school. My step dad found an old quarter horse for me to learn to ride and learn to calf rope.

Talk about a war horse, lol. He was pretty set in his ways and pretty much just tolerated me. He was short but stout, and he didn't like to leave the barn or pasture for rides. I used to take him out for rides and on the way back, as soon as he saw the barn, he would take off on a fast trot. I'd put on the brakes but he wouldn't respond. There was no stopping until he was home.

He was barn sour.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 06, 2025 06:18 PM (144I4)

53 The name war horse though did remind me of the Sargent Reckless true story. One of my all time favorite animal stories.
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:13 PM (EYmYM)

There's a book out that takes some liberties of Sgt Reckless's early years, but the battle accounts authentic and amazing. His remains are in Camp Pendleton...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 06:19 PM (nbLIj)

54 Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 06:09 PM (CjwnQ)

I’d love to have an original Remington sculpture . Maybe if I win tonight’s lottery.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:19 PM (EYmYM)

55 I remember riding my bike and pretending it was a horse.

I’ve ridden a couple trail horses.

Only been on a real horse once. It was intimidating. And humbling. But, the owner of the horse didn’t need to rescue me or yell at the horse to behave itself with the idiot on its back.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 06, 2025 06:20 PM (mT+6a)

56 Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 06:19 PM (nbLIj)

Wasn’t she going to be a Korean meal until the Marines bought her ?

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:20 PM (EYmYM)

57 Rawhide braiding and silver engraving are the artistic equivalent of the Mona Lisa in the horse world.
The hackamore or bosal is a rawhide braided loop that fits on the horses head in the space between the top of the nostril and below the cheek. It's efficacy is determined by the count in the braiding and also the hair rope it is tied with. Horsehair ropes come in mane hair, tail hair or a combination. Each rope performs a different function and feel.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:21 PM (mFSH6)

58 Hopefully back before end of the thread, have to go get scooter out of my parents car

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 06:22 PM (+qU29)

59 >>Only been on a real horse once. It was intimidating. And humbling. But, the owner of the horse didn’t need to rescue me or yell at the horse to behave itself with the idiot on its back.

Every year as a sort of masochistic ritual I would go out with my mom on a trail ride. And every year like clockwork I would get tossed.

Her horses were trained athletes and they knew when they had a bozo on their back.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 06, 2025 06:24 PM (viF8m)

60 My grandfather raised bay horses, only bays. He named them after beers. When he married (at the age of 51), his bride found that disrespectful, so she named the horses after teas. So they all had two names. Alas, the only one I remember is Pilsner Oolong.

Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 06:24 PM (Qb8z2)

61 Posted by: Glenn at September 06, 2025 06:16 PM (vneJl)

Yes Stubbs had a distinctive style.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:24 PM (EYmYM)

62 51 ... "They removed the carousel from Easton's Beach last year. They say they are going to refurbish the whole thing and relocate it somewhere in Newport but sadly not at the beach."

Well there goes another part of my childhood. I can understand needing to refurbish it but I wonder which shit for brains came up with moving the carousel away from the beach. (Grumbles like the curmudgeon I am.)

Posted by: JTB at September 06, 2025 06:25 PM (yTvNw)

63 Good luck!
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 06, 2025 06:14 PM (144I4)

Thank you.
The original way to do these is lost to history. I suspect they were done with sand and a binder as opposed to pressed and pounded mulled sand. If I had a muller I would try it but I don't think the details will keep together. So first I'm going to try plaster (Perfect Cast) for about the first inch then concrete to fill the last 5 or so. The final product is only about 1/4" thick so the metal will have to be 1400°f at least, with that mezmorizing red glow it gets. I also see evidence they were done through 2 pour holes which means I might need two furnaces.

Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 06:26 PM (CjwnQ)

64 Wenda, the most prized horse is what we call a " green Bay packer" A bay horse that will pack around any first time rider and take care of them. Those bring about $40,000 now.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:27 PM (mFSH6)

65 78 Minnifer's sitting on my lap, between me and this laptop, occasionally booping my beard.
Posted by: Eromero at September 06, 2025 06:25 PM (LHPAg)
Willowed Pet thread.

Posted by: Eromero at September 06, 2025 06:27 PM (LHPAg)

66 The one time I took a riding lesson as an adult was in the '90s. There was a stable in the big city park that apparently handled the police department's mounted detail. Anyway, Miss Linda and I took an hour's lesson. English saddle, which disturbed me; I grew up watching Westerns on TV, and an English saddle looks like a Western saddle melted in the heat.

Everything went fine, except I think Linda's horse didn't take her seriously and ignored a lot of her urging and commands. Still, neither of us got pitched off. We did smell like horse afterward; the people at the cafe we stopped at later were probably giving us a literal stink-eye.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 06, 2025 06:28 PM (omVj0)

67 Wasn’t she going to be a Korean meal until the Marines bought her ?

The book implies that the horse was sold to the military so one of the daughters (or sisters) could attend school and have a chance for a better future. The book admits that this is speculation..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 06:28 PM (nbLIj)

68 I ride Earl Grey. Hot!

Posted by: Jean-Luc Picard at September 06, 2025 06:28 PM (63Dwl)

69 Alas, the only one I remember is Pilsner Oolong.
Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 06:24 PM (Qb8z2)

Ha!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 06:28 PM (h7ZuX)

70 Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:21 PM (mFSH6)

You had talked previously about Louis Ortega. After looking at his stuff I had looked at other branders and it is indeed an art and I’m glad it’s still going strong.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:30 PM (EYmYM)

71 I look riding lessons as I kid, but then gave it up when I horse bucked me off and stepped on me. What I should have done was get right back on and continued, but I didn't . I had a nice talk with an interesting lady at the 4H & Agricultural Fair ( who teaches riding) and she assured me that they teach adults ,and a man at the John Birch Booth who was originally from Texas said he knows a woman who does barrel racing and she is in her sixties, but I think if I were to take up riding again it would just be with a hopefully placid horse.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 06, 2025 06:30 PM (2GCMq)

72 Braiders freaking autocorrect.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:30 PM (EYmYM)

73 Horses have been my life and living for 60 years. I owe them a lot.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:34 PM (mFSH6)

74 I picked up my interest in horses as a child when I was growing up in a house across the street from the CM Russell art museum in Great Falls, MT. I would drag my toboggan over to his cabin and sled on the lawn in the winter.

https://tinyurl.com/533h7dep

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 06, 2025 06:35 PM (UBugR)

75 60 My grandfather raised bay horses, only bays. He named them after beers. When he married (at the age of 51), his bride found that disrespectful, so she named the horses after teas. So they all had two names. Alas, the only one I remember is Pilsner Oolong.
Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 06:24 PM (Qb8z2)
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LOL I think your grandfather might have named a friend of mine. His name is Porter Greene. Not making that up.

Posted by: Orson at September 06, 2025 06:35 PM (dIske)

76 As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to hobbying. All (legal) hobbying is welcome. However, politics, current events and religious debates can live in threads elsewhere. Pants are optional. Puns are welcome and encouraged.

But, as this is the Horse Thread, chaps are suggested.

Posted by: mikeski at September 06, 2025 06:37 PM (nhCoE)

77 Wasn’t she going to be a Korean meal until the Marines bought her ?
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:20 PM (EYmYM)

Ok, just looked it up: The owner's sister lost her leg to a landmine and the sale was made in order to buy her a prosthetic...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 06:38 PM (nbLIj)

78 I love horses, but have minimal experience. Rode them in 4-H camp when I was a teen, then years later ended up managing a horse property where I fed them and let them in/out all day long. Since then, I've done one recreational ride, and I got tossed. Anyway, this thread prompted me to check out horseback riding options for our next trip, thus I am currently making reservations for a horseback tour in Portugal this October. Not sure if my wife will love the idea, but I'm making the res anyway.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 06:41 PM (vV6n9)

79 Horses around here names
Terminally Vain
Brutal Handsome
Lies and Rumors
Tangled up in Blue
Chiarascuro
Rough Trade
Hard Knocking
the new colt's name is Axiomatic

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:41 PM (mFSH6)

80 I attended a military boarding school my senior year of high school in south Texas.

Everyone had to participate in an extracurricular after class. I found my way into the equestrian program and it was pretty awesome.

Every day, 5 days a week I was with my assigned horse (sugar). We developed quite a bond. I could walk into the pasture and he would come right to me. And he got to where it seemed like he could read my mind and respond to commands almost before I could move the reins.

Posted by: Ghbucky at September 06, 2025 06:45 PM (/vOe6)

81 If you would like to see what we do check NRCHA. org fence work videos.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:45 PM (mFSH6)

82 I did Little Britches rodeos as a kid. Wanted to be a cowboy but then the conventional sports took over starting in Jr High School.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:46 PM (EYmYM)

83 Oh, Ben Had, thank you for that.

And Orson, thank you for Porter Greene.

Not to mention Earl Grey.

Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 06:47 PM (Qb8z2)

84 Link to Sgt Reckless dot com:

http://tiny.cc/ar2s001

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 06:48 PM (nbLIj)

85 @ghbucky, I remember my 4-H horse was named "Crunch". More than 40 years ago, but I still remember how much I loved that fella.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 06:49 PM (vV6n9)

86 Posted by: Ghbucky at September 06, 2025 06:45 PM (/vOe6)

I bet it was hard to leave her after you graduated.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:49 PM (EYmYM)

87 https://sgtreckless.com/

There! That's what I meant to do...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 06:49 PM (nbLIj)

88 Dog dancing.

https://is.gd/DXUTZA

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Dinosaur Wrangler at September 06, 2025 06:49 PM (L/fGl)

89 The TXMoMe is held on a working cattle ranch and the show horses have day jobs on the ranch.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:50 PM (mFSH6)

90 the new colt's name is Axiomatic
Posted by: Ben Had

So it's either "Axiomatic" or "Horse."

Posted by: mikeski at September 06, 2025 06:50 PM (nhCoE)

91 mikeski ,his barn name is Mat.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:51 PM (mFSH6)

92 Want a LeCoultre Reverso wristwatch. No polo ponies, just the watch.

The Reverso watch was created to withstand the rigours of polo matches. Its subtle Art Deco lines and unique, pioneering reversible case have made it one of the world’s most recognisable watches.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 06:53 PM (os5zC)

93 Dog dancing.

https://is.gd/DXUTZA
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Dinosaur Wrangler at September 06, 2025 06:49 PM (L/fGl)

I forgot to point out that King of the Hill has an episode about horses. ( my theory that KOtH has an episode on every subject discussed at aos)

I was reminded of that because they also have an episode on Dog Dancing.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:53 PM (EYmYM)

94 There was only me and another woman at the doctor's office. We both had casts on our arms. She said she was a groom at the racetrack and a horse grabbed her boob and shook her like a ragdoll around the stall. She opened her shirt to show me the bite mark saying, "He's a good horse, he was only having a bad day."

Posted by: Flanole at September 06, 2025 06:54 PM (ZnrCl)

95 I've been on very tame horses a couple of times - once at a ranch on Maui, and once on a beach ride near Bandon, OR. The horses knew their jobs and didn't pay too much attention to my inputs, but they also just trotted along calmly. I respect people who are skilled in handling horses, but I have never really been able to trust horses - they're just smart enough to be a pain if they want.

Posted by: PabloD at September 06, 2025 06:54 PM (XmMjN)

96 One good thing about Gunnison, Colo (where we attended a BBQ today) is the house next door, right there in town, had three horses in a paddock out back. They were very interested in the goings-on in my friends yard.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 06, 2025 06:56 PM (Ggh7Z)

97 Rough Trade
Hard Knocking

Catherine the Great!!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 06:56 PM (oVVBS)

98
One fine afternoon, I had young puppies (Carmen, Aida, Dutch and Ilya) out with me while I worked in the yard.

A hellacious uproar of barking. I come around the corner of the house and see the babies defending the Hadrian demesne from the neighbors' horse Ditto, who was placidly grazing along the fence line.

The pups calmed down a bit and cautiously approached the beast. Ditto suddenly snorted and the youngsters fled in terror. Funniest thing ever.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 06, 2025 06:56 PM (kkTda)

99 92 Want a LeCoultre Reverso wristwatch. No polo ponies, just the watch.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 06:53 PM (os5zC)

That is an attractive watch.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 06:57 PM (h7ZuX)

100 I just want you all to know that horses do not whinny when they are being ridden. All that movie dubbing doesn't happen

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 06:57 PM (mFSH6)

101 Horse theme to the blog today.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 06, 2025 06:57 PM (zZu0s)

102 Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 06:53 PM (os5zC)

Houston has the largest Polo Club in the United States.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:58 PM (EYmYM)

103 Movie thread?

Black Beauty
Secretariat
Hidalgo
Mr Ed

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 06, 2025 06:59 PM (zZu0s)

104
When I get low about the effort and cost of showing dogs, I reflect that it could be worse. We could be raising and showing horses.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 06, 2025 06:59 PM (kkTda)

105 Horse, like dogs, need people. And vice versa.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 06, 2025 07:00 PM (xcxpd)

106 'The Horse did not whiny, Watson.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 06, 2025 07:00 PM (zZu0s)

107 Hadrian, don't I know it.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:00 PM (mFSH6)

108 My dog met her first horse the day after I adopted her and brought her to the barn where I worked. The horse (Goldwind) stuck his head out of the stall and gave Jane a big "sniff/snort" and then licked her head. They were buddies after that.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 07:00 PM (vV6n9)

109
Movie thread?

Black Beauty
Secretariat
Hidalgo
Mr Ed
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 06, 2025 06:59 PM (zZu0s)

_________

Miracle of the White Stallions
War Horse

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 06, 2025 07:01 PM (kkTda)

110 >>Houston has the largest Polo Club in the United States.

Theres one over in Middletown, the town next to Newport. My best friends sister had a corporate tent for every match. When she didn't have any customers we got to use it.

It was a blast. We would bring all kinds of food and booze and have big party watching the matches.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 06, 2025 07:02 PM (viF8m)

111 The most poignant thing I have have had happen is I had a horse die and my dog just sat next to his body and wouldn't leave.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:03 PM (mFSH6)

112 Hobby horse horde

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at September 06, 2025 07:04 PM (DoBxX)

113
Has anyone noticed what acid-tripping creatives the Greatest Generation was? Who in human history dreamed up a horse on a carriage driving a team of horses -- with a bunch of dogs, foxes, cats, and cougars as passengers?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 06, 2025 07:04 PM (lCaJd)

114 My most memorable cow horse class was when they turned out the cow and it proceeded to try to jump in the saddle with me.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:08 PM (mFSH6)

115 111 The most poignant thing I have have had happen is I had a horse die and my dog just sat next to his body and wouldn't leave.
Posted by: Ben Had

That's heartbreaking.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 07:09 PM (h7ZuX)

116 I've heard of having a cow but that's ridiculous.

Posted by: fd at September 06, 2025 07:10 PM (vFG9F)

117
The last of the dog laundry is in the dryer. The outdoor mats have been hosed down. The floor mats and runner from inside the RV have been washed and dried in the sun. The front of the RV has been washed to remove all the bugs adhering thereto. It's been a busy day.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 06, 2025 07:11 PM (kkTda)

118 Dash, it was in so many ways.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:11 PM (mFSH6)

119 Some of my horses
https://tinyurl.com/bdjkwmmx
1812 Cossacks

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:13 PM (+qU29)

120 Bozeman has this wonderful place called Eagle Mount, where trained horses work with children and adults with disabilities. The granddaughter I lost in December had epilepsy and used to ride there. For some reason, for some children riding backward is very soothing, and Maria was one. It was amazing to watch. The horses were led, of course. They were fine with it.

Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 07:14 PM (Qb8z2)

121 Wenda, one of my customers son has Cerebal palsy and the riding helped him immensely.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:16 PM (mFSH6)

122 Hello, Bonaparte.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 07:20 PM (NGa9E)

123 Ben we see on the Cafe mixed animals can be buddies, was the horse and dog like that or more one of the family?

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:20 PM (+qU29)

124 If no one here has read The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts they really need to. True account of Messanie Wilkins, who rode a horse from Maine to California in 1954...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 07:21 PM (nbLIj)

125 When I was made aware that the now lovely Mrs. used to barrel race as a young woman I thought, Oh yeah, she's The One.

I wasn't wrong.

Posted by: Tonypete at September 06, 2025 07:22 PM (cYBz/)

126 Skip, they couldn't have cared less about each other. To this day I don't know why Brody did that.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:23 PM (mFSH6)

127 119 Some of my horses
https://tinyurl.com/bdjkwmmx
1812 Cossacks
Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:13 PM (+qU29)

Nice. I have an uncle in Michigan who does a lot of gaming and miniatures. A lot in the era you are in there but also WW2. His basemnt is full of his work. Huge tables, buildings and terrain features. He also does 1812 reenactment. Hand made uniforms and equipment. It's kind of unreal the effort he puts into it.

Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 07:24 PM (CjwnQ)

128 Joe Kidd, I have read it. What a story.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:25 PM (mFSH6)

129 Reforger would love to see his stuff

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:25 PM (+qU29)

130 A lot of horse farms around my area. My mother had a horse when I was young. Yeah, thats about it with me and horses.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 06, 2025 07:27 PM (snZF9)

131 Actually, I never knew what kind of horse my mother had. It was frigging big, and was brown and white. Thats all I remember.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 06, 2025 07:28 PM (snZF9)

132 As a kid I had friends with horses. I would never call myself a horseman by any means, but I was comfortable being around them. The most spirited was Joe's registered Appaloosa stallion, Cat. he loved to run, but was also good about not overdoing it with a kid prone to timidity, so was willing to trot, or lope a bit.

Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Nobody Reads My Posts at September 06, 2025 07:29 PM (0aYVJ)

133 Everybody who see them insist they are the finished product and just need to be cut out. Good thing a guy who knew what he was looking at stumbled onto them.
Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 06:09 PM (CjwnQ)

One of the Franklin Sweed foundry was in Independence Oregon, and the last manager of that site was my neighbor. They did cast ironparts and gears there, and they did other stuff as they had the capacity in the heats.
When Cal moved he left me a few oddments, including the pattern for a cast iron dutch oven he had the pattern shop turn out for him. He made ONE dutch oven cast from it, which I think was a shame. (I donated all of the items to the local museum in his name)

However, behind the old foundry there is a giant hill of quartz sand mixed with graphite from the casting. Apparently they needed new sand that had less graphite in it to do new molds so they always had extra. No one has figured out what to do with it yet.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 06, 2025 07:29 PM (rbvCR)

134 Horses are a billions of dollar industry and the one with the least amount of regulation. We do a good job of managing our own.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:30 PM (mFSH6)

135 Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:25 PM (mFSH6)

I wrote a screenplay based on the book. Made a couple attempts to reach the author to discuss options. I think it would make an awesome movie...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 07:30 PM (nbLIj)

136 I'm looking into the US Cavalry school for 2027. They teach 1870 Cavalry techniques near the the Little Big Horn battlefield. There are a couple of programs available. I'm interested in one where you bivouac where the Indian village was at the time of the battle and you take part in the battle reenactment.

It's a bit expensive and I wanted to ride next year for the150th anniversary of the battle but medical issues have delayed the dream.

Posted by: Beartooth at September 06, 2025 07:31 PM (1RikM)

137 More in Chester County but this area has lots of horse farms

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:31 PM (+qU29)

138 When I was a kid I drew animals a lot, from photos in books. Loved horses and cats. And birds. But I also drew dinosaurs, as all kids must.

Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Nobody Reads My Posts at September 06, 2025 07:32 PM (0aYVJ)

139 One other detail, my mom's horse had blue eyes. Damn thing looked like it was looking right through you.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 06, 2025 07:33 PM (snZF9)

140 Joe Kidd, don't give up on trying to find a producer for that. Definitely a movie worth making .

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:33 PM (mFSH6)

141
The old cavalry saying "the horse, the saddle, the man" applies to dogs as well. When we arrive at our destination, they get exercised and fed, the equipment is set up or put away and only then do we take care of ourselves.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 06, 2025 07:34 PM (kkTda)

142 Horse: a hole in the pasture that you pour money into.

Posted by: Frankie at September 06, 2025 07:34 PM (nCoED)

143 129 Reforger would love to see his stuff
Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:25 PM (+qU29)

He grew up about a mile up the road from where the Battle of the Raisin River happened. We had family slaughtered in that battle so he grew up infatuated with the War of 1812. Did miniature work for some pretty big movies before striking out on his own as a director and loosing his ass. He was trained to big screen level of detail and it shows.

Posted by: Reforger at September 06, 2025 07:34 PM (CjwnQ)

144 I've met a few horses. They've seemed nice.

I've met several horses' asses. They're not terribly nice.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 06, 2025 07:34 PM (CHHv1)

145 Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 07:30 PM (nbLIj

I’ve always said I was shocked no movie has ever been made.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 07:35 PM (EYmYM)

146 If no one here has read The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts they really need to. True account of Messanie Wilkins, who rode a horse from Maine to California in 1954...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 07:21 PM (nbLIj)

Holy shit. I wouldn't even do that on a harley, maybe not even in a car.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 06, 2025 07:36 PM (snZF9)

147 She said she was a groom at the racetrack and a horse grabbed her boob and shook her like a ragdoll around the stall. She opened her shirt to show me the bite mark saying, "He's a good horse, he was only having a bad day."

What the hell did I just read

Posted by: gKWVE at September 06, 2025 07:36 PM (gKWVE)

148 Ben Had, I know people who know people, so maybe someday....

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 07:37 PM (nbLIj)

149 Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 07:30 PM (nbLIj

I’ve always said I was shocked no movie has ever been made.
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 07:35 PM (EYmYM)

Sorry I made wrong assumption you were talking about Sgt Reckless. Still cant believe no movie has been made of that story.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 07:38 PM (EYmYM)

150 I started riding at my grandma's farm as a kid. During college I would cut calves from there mamas during branding for one of our fraternity brothers who had a small ranch north of Missoula.

Later, I did some light trail ridding here in Oregon. Next Spring we're taking our granddaughter for a beach ride.

Posted by: Beartooth at September 06, 2025 07:38 PM (1RikM)

151 I have mentioned this before but I have horses in my care that belong to George Burns' consort . She is an amazing g lady in her own right.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:38 PM (mFSH6)

152 A long time ago I was on a survey crew in Montana. We were doing a topo survey, and it involved being in pastures and whatnot. One day I was standing in the middle of a field, holding the rod, and I noticed that five or six horse were heading my way, curious. they were very nice, but I would have to move one or two of them so that the surveyor could take the shot. they followed me for some time.

Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Nobody Reads My Posts at September 06, 2025 07:39 PM (0aYVJ)

153 Golden Road beer was sent to lab for analysis.
Report came back "your horse has diabetes".

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 07:40 PM (hSBZC)

154 I will always remember galloping colts at Golden Gate Fields in the fog. SanFranpsycho will get the reference.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:41 PM (mFSH6)

155 I used to feed a horse sugar cubes that was in a field next to the Mobile Gas Distribution Center ( my father owned a number of Gas Stations) .

One day I ran out of sugar cubes about 40 yards from the fence. I didn’t think I was going to make it to the fence before he trampled me . I would have set the best time at a NFL combine at 13 years of age.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 07:43 PM (EYmYM)

156 Working on a TRC-448 this week. And boy did someone booger this thing up. Had to replace 4 out of 5 nylon screws, A transistor that had blown itself apart, bent volume control shaft, and the meter.

Power cord is on order because someone though it wise to cut the old one at the back of the radio. Once that's in I can then find out if the damn thing will even work or not.

Hope so, I have three of these and the other two were too far gone to be anything other than parts donors to this radio.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at September 06, 2025 07:43 PM (lUFok)

157 That sounded pretentious. He owned two and ran one owned by the distributor.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 07:44 PM (EYmYM)

158 Lyle Lovett and Taylor Sheridan are both active horse owners in our discipline.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:45 PM (mFSH6)

159 Polynikes, Reckless would make a great movie too!

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 06, 2025 07:48 PM (nbLIj)

160 My grandpa had horses for us on his farm. We rode constantly and my mother hated it. She hated most animals but was terrified of horses. She told us every time we left for the farm that to be careful that the horses didn't kill us. I did get thrown off and went through a wooden fence. I was unconscious for a while and my mother refused to go along with us to the hospital be cause she told us the horses woukd kill us. She was crazy though.

Posted by: Megthered at September 06, 2025 07:48 PM (kueL3)

161 I haven't rode a horse in probably 40 years. I only ride the iron ones these days.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 06, 2025 07:49 PM (snZF9)

162 Nice Cossacks, Skip. What scale are they? I have a whole bunch of 30mm Russians and Saxons, along with a host of miscellaneous unpainted figurines in various scales.

Posted by: Retired, thank God at September 06, 2025 07:49 PM (9BIt9)

163 Joe Kidd, Taylor Sheridan.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:50 PM (mFSH6)

164 18mm

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:50 PM (+qU29)

165 Long ago my horses were brown, black, grey
For some years every horse is different . I try and find a picture tof a horse they paint it best I can.

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:52 PM (+qU29)

166 18mm
Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:50 PM (+qU29)

I like the white horse on the end.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 07:53 PM (EYmYM)

167 gKWVE "What the hell did I just read?"
The worst opening sentence in a letter published by Penthouse?

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 07:53 PM (vV6n9)

168
stump broke

when you take your woman out in the woods, bend her over a stump and clean out both barrels just like you would a shotgun.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 07:53 PM (rh3Pd)

169 Thank you all, I can report back to TRex that everyone was on their best behavior and there were no beer bottles or other trash strewn about. You guys are the best.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 07:55 PM (mFSH6)

170 Sammy Washburn my nest friend in 4th and 5th grade had riding stables (his parents).
So about once a month my Dad and I would go out there and rife peoples horse.
My Dad had ridden horses since he was 5 or 6 and could ride any horse there.
He was a very very good Man.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 06, 2025 07:56 PM (gbOdA)

171 Last time I was on a horse was along the Snake River in Idaho. It was one of those touristy trips where they place skulls and other "authentic" artifacts along the trail. Anyway, the kids were young so they got the smaller horses, and by the time they got to me there was only one horse left. It was the fattest, widest horse in America. When I finally mounted, my legs stuck out nearly perpendicular to the rest of me and immediately cramped up. Guide would tell me things like, 'give him a little poke with your heel' to get him to move. That wasn't happening because my feet were in another galaxy. Good times.

Posted by: IrishEi at September 06, 2025 07:58 PM (3ImbR)

172 Wish had the opportunity years ago to ride
Getting tossed off now would be very hurting

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 07:59 PM (+qU29)

173 My twin brother was a horseman. This was not a gimme, since he was 6'6" and weighed over 300 pounds. He needed a black horse because he was a member of the Black Horse Patrol, a group that rode in formation in parades.

The solution was the internet! Where he found a magnificent bad-tempered beast whom he christened Nero (because it was close to the name he had when he arrived).

This was also how he found the Appaloosa he really loved.

Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 08:00 PM (Qb8z2)

174 gKWVE "What the hell did I just read?"
The worst opening sentence in a letter published by Penthouse?
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 07:53 PM (vV6n9)

Whatshisname Tingle decided to drop the gay dinosaur porn?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 06, 2025 08:01 PM (zZu0s)

175 I did dressage riding for about ten years (no competing). Usually got the older horses people were willing to share, since I didn't have my own, and as a result learned a lot about "therapy" riding for old creaky horses with stiff joints. There was something very satisfying in doing the stretches and exercises and having the horse give a deep sigh of relief when it *stopped hurting* and it could run like it always wanted to. And I got called in once to help another horse that was recovering from severe tendon inflammation. Because I had ridden him before, when he was well, and he *trusted* me not to hurt him.

It's a heavy responsibility, trust...

Posted by: Sabrina Chase at September 06, 2025 08:01 PM (0uqdh)

176 I have a very mercenary aspect to horses as well. RoI is a factor to how much time I will put into one.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:03 PM (mFSH6)

177 Thank you Ben Had, always a pleasure hearing your stories and learning from you!

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 06, 2025 08:07 PM (144I4)

178 Houston has the largest Polo Club in the United States.
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 06:58 PM (EYmYM)
~~~~~

Reminds me... Michael Grimm, former congressman from Staten Island and anchor on Newsmax, was thrown from his horse during a polo match and paralyzed from the chest down. Happened about a year ago, I believe, but they still say "filling in for Michael Grimm..." on he air.

Posted by: IrishEi at September 06, 2025 08:09 PM (3ImbR)

179 haffhowershower, thank you and I am so looking forward to visiting with you.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:10 PM (mFSH6)

180 "Horses May Bite" sign. Good thing horses can't read, because they might think they are being given permission.

Also, a good sign would be: "Don't stand in front of a horse if you are wearing an appetizing hat."

Posted by: Orson at September 06, 2025 08:10 PM (dIske)

181
Also, a good sign would be: "Don't stand in front of a horse if you are wearing an appetizing hat."
Posted by: Orson

One with a lot of flowers on it.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 06, 2025 08:15 PM (63Dwl)

182 The property I worked at had a sign that said "This Property is Maintained for the Comfort and Security of Our Animals. If You Don't Like That, Leave". Something to that effect. The owner was an old woman, rich, who had emigrated from Germany in 1946 at the age of 12. She gave no shits.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 08:16 PM (vV6n9)

183 Combining the hobby thread and a music theme:

Leroy Anderson. Home Stretch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4xy07BuIq0

I always imagine Ben Had as the woman at 1:58.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 06, 2025 08:18 PM (u82oZ)

184 I have never been bitten and only kicked once by the collection mare that was sick and tired of the stud that couldn't get his libido in gear. I would tell you the tale of how the owner of the farm I managed paid $ 500,000 dollars for a non breeding stud because he had dinner with Mike Nichols and Warren Beatty.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:18 PM (mFSH6)

185 I have a horse trainer cousin whose horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2009 in a come from behind win. It was so unexpected, the announcer didn't even see him until he was two lengths in front. I'd bet two bucks on him just because Chip was the trainer. I should have bet at least ten.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOU1_dYNLeA

Posted by: huerfano at September 06, 2025 08:20 PM (98kQX)

186 huerfano, what a great story.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:22 PM (mFSH6)

187 BTW, Dick Francis wrote terrific thrillers with horses as the backdrop. He was QEII's personal jockey, then aged out and immediately started writing quality books.

Sigh of envy.

Flying Finish deals with transporting horses by air, as demonstrated in the photograph above.

Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 08:23 PM (Qb8z2)

188 A somewhat interesting story about horses. I was at my father's summer place in Vermont. He had just purchased an ATV a few weeks prior to my visit. He had actually left to go back home to Massachusetts, and my son and I who were visiting, remained to chill out for another hour or so. I went out to the field to do some target shooting, and a woman comes up 10 mins later on a horse. Sometimes they have equestrian events in the area, and I thought she was going to scold me for scaring horses with gunfire. But no, she was looking for help.

She and a friend were riding, and they got off the horses because one horse was older and it was a rocky part of the trail. One woman was standing behind the horse and the two horses walking side by side. For some reason this bothered one horse who kicked out and tagged the woman behind it in the ribs.

They couldn't get an ambulance up the trail and were looking for anyone in the area with an ATV. My father had just bought it and had she come by any later would have missed us.

I took the ATV to where the accident happened. They got the woman down to the ambulance. She wasn't seriously hurt but did learn a lesson about where to walk around horses

Posted by: Lex at September 06, 2025 08:24 PM (y4H1r)

189 Monty Roberts was a regular with QE11 as well.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:25 PM (mFSH6)

190 Best 15 minutes of photography with horses is if course Ben Hur chariot race

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 08:26 PM (+qU29)

191 I did get to know a lady that showed in the puissance class at the Olympics. The fences were over 7 feet.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:28 PM (mFSH6)

192 This thread has inspired to reread my Dick Francis thrillers. I recommend everyone do the same.

Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 08:28 PM (Qb8z2)

193 * gallops into the thread *
I understand I have been summoned to ride herd on you all.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 05:48 PM

Or at least to keep us bridled somewhat, assuming Sid tries to stir up things.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 06, 2025 08:32 PM (0sNs1)

194 {{Ben Had}}}
🎼 ♭ 5/4 ♫♫ ♫♫ Good evening! ♬♬ ♩ ♪

🥃

May your horses alway be winners and easy to care for.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 06, 2025 08:34 PM (u82oZ)

195 Duncanthrax, a half hitch and a hooey might be a little extreme.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:34 PM (mFSH6)

196 No movie or music thread. The horses have taken over !

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:35 PM (EYmYM)

197 >>This thread has inspired to reread my Dick Francis thrillers. I recommend everyone do the same.

Posted by: Wenda at September 06, 2025 08:28 PM

I liked his books, too.

Posted by: huerfano at September 06, 2025 08:36 PM (98kQX)

198 Any suggestions for a painting subject?

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:38 PM (EYmYM)

199 Wild wild horse, couldn't carry me away

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 08:38 PM (+qU29)

200 "What the hell did I just read?"
The worst opening sentence in a letter published by Penthouse?

Posted by: Lincolntf
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Interestingly, the opening line of a review at Goodreads of 'Out Stealing Horses', by Petterson is, "What in the hell just happened here? What in the hell?"

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 08:39 PM (XeU6L)

201 If you don't know what a hooey is, you might be a dude.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 06, 2025 08:40 PM (0sNs1)

202 polynikes, I'll bet you could do a really good take on " the end of the trail" theme.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:40 PM (mFSH6)

203 Any suggestions for a painting subject?
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:38 PM

Ben Had is to polite to ask, so I'll say it: Yaks.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 06, 2025 08:42 PM (0sNs1)

204 My kid was selected for a barrel racing team and we sort of rent a horse. Meaning we live in the city, so no place for a horse, but I pay all medical, care and boarding for her horse.

Posted by: banana Dread Pirate Autumn Spiced Balls Dream at September 06, 2025 08:43 PM (3uBP9)

205 Any suggestions for a painting subject?

Posted by: polynikes

Have you ever done a self portrait?

Posted by: Tuna at September 06, 2025 08:43 PM (lJ0H4)

206 My last 5 paintings have been a Kingfisher, a Castle, a Flock of Seagulls, the Earth and a Sunset Surfer.

I'm all over the place and what I really want is to have someone look at a painting and recognize it is by me.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:44 PM (EYmYM)

207 Any suggestions for a painting subject?

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:38 PM (EYmYM)

Greek Island of Santorini at sunset.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at September 06, 2025 08:44 PM (LjSYW)

208 polynikes, I'll bet you could do a really good depiction of Ortega braiding rawhide.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:45 PM (mFSH6)

209 205 Any suggestions for a painting subject?

Posted by: polynikes

_________________________________

I have one. A view from behind a sitting dog looking out the window with interest as a Post Man comes up the sidewalk.

Posted by: Orson at September 06, 2025 08:45 PM (dIske)

210 Any suggestions for a painting subject?

A sad clown.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 08:45 PM (RsSPG)

211 On velvet.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 08:47 PM (RsSPG)

212 Have you ever done a self portrait?
Posted by: Tuna at September 06, 2025 08:43 PM (lJ0H4)

I have but only because I thought every artist should do at least one of those. You can see it by clicking my nic.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:47 PM (EYmYM)

213 If I win that Powerball, I'm going to buy many acres and build a castle and buy horses. And staff to train and care for them, and train me to ride and care for them. Fingers crossed!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 08:47 PM (h7ZuX)

214 Any suggestions for a painting subject?

My porch.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 06, 2025 08:48 PM (RsSPG)

215 Greek Island of Santorini at sunset.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at September 06, 2025 08:44 PM (LjSYW)

I did a Greek fishing village .

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:48 PM (EYmYM)

216 196. And others. I thought a movie post I had written was supposed to go up tonight at 7:30 EST. Maybe I was wrong about that or maybe there was some technical error. I'll keep checking in. I have to pick up my son right now, so I'm not sure what's up. If I get more info I'll share, but for now I'm not certain what's happening.

Posted by: Lex at September 06, 2025 08:48 PM (y4H1r)

217 It does seem painters paint themselves a lot

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 08:48 PM (+qU29)

218 In my self portrait I had myself wearing the same suit Van Gogh wore in one of his more well known self portraits.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:51 PM (EYmYM)

219
My porch.

Posted by: Commissar
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Pro Tip: Garage the BMW

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 08:51 PM (XeU6L)

220 Any suggestions for a painting subject?

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:38 PM (EYmYM)

If you're in a landscape mood, look up some images of Hocking Hills, Ohio. Some beautiful rock outcroppings, little waterfalls, very picturesque.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 08:51 PM (h7ZuX)

221 213 If I win that Powerball, I'm going to buy many acres and build a castle and buy horses. And staff to train and care for them, and train me to ride and care for them. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 08:47 PM (h7ZuX)
_________________________

I'm going to enroll in Colleges across the US in all the Gender Studies courses and raise havoc. There's nothing more disruptive in a bias class than someone who isn't afraid to question authority, and doesn't give a flying flip about grades. Of course, I'll be sure to stay within the policy of the school so that if they toss me I get a big fat lawsuit and plenty of publicity.

I shall be that elusive mosquito found at every picnic.

Posted by: Orson at September 06, 2025 08:52 PM (dIske)

222 In my self portrait I had myself wearing the same suit Van Gogh wore in one of his more well known self portraits.

Posted by: polynikes
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I hope you profiled the good ear.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 08:52 PM (XeU6L)

223 It does seem painters paint themselves a lot
Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 08:48 PM (+qU29)

My favorites:

Norman Rockwell
Artemisia Gentileschi (she was a cutie)

I did a self-portrait. it was not bad. but it was weird.

Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Nobody Reads My Posts at September 06, 2025 08:52 PM (0aYVJ)

224 Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 08:51 P

I’ll look it up . I’ve done 11 paintings from photos posted at aos.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:53 PM (EYmYM)

225 Greek Island of Santorini at sunset.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at September 06, 2025 08:44 PM (LjSYW)

I did a Greek fishing village .
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:48 PM (EYmYM)

I'll think of something else.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at September 06, 2025 08:54 PM (LjSYW)

226 polynikes I want to thank you for your generosity in donating your work to be given away at the TXMOME. A treasured gift for the recipients.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:54 PM (mFSH6)

227 I shall be that elusive mosquito found at every picnic.
Posted by: Orson at September 06, 2025 08:52 PM (dIske)

I salute you!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 08:54 PM (h7ZuX)

228 I'll think of something else.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at September 06, 2025 08:54 PM (LjSYW)

It wasn’t sunset so I was looking up photos of your suggestion. I like sunset / dawn subjects.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:55 PM (EYmYM)

229 215 Greek Island of Santorini at sunset.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory,

By Diktaean Zeus, why did the mountain just change???

Posted by: some artist at Akrotiri at the wrong time at September 06, 2025 08:55 PM (gKWVE)

230 polynikes I want to thank you for your generosity in donating your work to be given away at the TXMOME. A treasured gift for the recipients.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:54 PM (mFSH6)

I don’t know which one of two I will donate but I will get it to you soon.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 08:57 PM (EYmYM)

231 The Pretty Place in the upstate of SC. A stone chapel sits at the top and overlooks the continental divide. Truly stunning.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at September 06, 2025 08:57 PM (LjSYW)

232 polynikes, any chance you would join us ?

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:59 PM (mFSH6)

233 I like sunset / dawn subjects.
Posted by: polynikes

I love your "Tracks at Sunset".

Posted by: Tuna at September 06, 2025 08:59 PM (lJ0H4)

234 Probably be back on ONT at some point, sleeping through the night just doesn't happen much.
Have a great night everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 06, 2025 09:01 PM (+qU29)

235 polynikes, any chance you would join us ?
Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 08:59 PM (mFSH6)

I’m going to try my best for at least a day trip .

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:02 PM (EYmYM)

236 Posted by: Tuna at September 06, 2025 08:59 PM (lJ0H4)

Thanks a lot.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:03 PM (EYmYM)

237 polynikes you just made my week.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:05 PM (mFSH6)

238 I feel compelled to point out that MisHum paints also. I have an original on the wall of my den.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 09:06 PM (XeU6L)

239 Mike Hammer, as do I. So much talent here.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:08 PM (mFSH6)

240 I made art, from the time I was just a wee'un. Drawing, painting, all my extra money went to art supplies. My high school art teacher urged me to get an art degree. I didn't listen.

I haven't drawn anything since my 36-year-old daughter was a baby--a portrait of her sleeping.

I really should start again. Wonder if my hand would still remember what to do?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 09:10 PM (h7ZuX)

241 Herman needed no urgin'.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 06, 2025 09:11 PM (iPe48)

242 Dash. DO IT.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:11 PM (mFSH6)

243 feel compelled to point out that MisHum paints also. I have an original on the wall of my den.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 09:06 PM (XeU6L)

Yes he does and very well.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:12 PM (EYmYM)

244 Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 09:10 PM (h7ZuX

Hocking Hills is beautiful.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:14 PM (EYmYM)

245 * gallops into the thread *
I understand I have been summoned to ride herd on you all.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 05:48 PM (mFSH6)

Ben Had, have you ever noticed a "junkyard" on Highway 31, full of Mercedes Benz cars? Closer to Corsicana than Palestine, IIRC. and on the north side of the highway.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 06, 2025 09:14 PM (iPe48)

246 My.medium is pencil sketching.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:14 PM (mFSH6)

247 Fun with band names.

https://is.gd/SszSzC

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Dinosaur Wrangler at September 06, 2025 09:15 PM (L/fGl)

248 Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 09:10 PM (h7ZuX)

I’m sure you would. There are a few professional or commercial artists at aos. Also JJ Sefton is an artist.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:16 PM (EYmYM)

249 AOP, I have not but I will check on it for you.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:16 PM (mFSH6)

250 You know who else painted? That's right, Sean Hannity painted houses.

Posted by: davidt at September 06, 2025 09:22 PM (i0F8b)

251 Hocking Hills is beautiful.
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:14 PM (EYmYM)

Yes. I grew up in the area.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 09:22 PM (h7ZuX)

252 Ben Had, have you ever noticed a "junkyard" on Highway 31, full of Mercedes Benz cars? Closer to Corsicana than Palestine, IIRC. and on the north side of the highway.

Do you mean Athens, not Palestine? (Athens is SE on US 287)

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at September 06, 2025 09:24 PM (a4flb)

253 You know who else painted? Michaelangelo. The Sistime Chapel is still amazing.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:24 PM (mFSH6)

254 Since no movie thread I’ll ask here. Anyone else see the 2013 movie Odd Thomas? I just watched it and thought it was pretty good. I’m not always on the same wavelength of what’s good or bad . I just curious if I had to add this to my long list of guilty pleasure movies.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:24 PM (EYmYM)

255 Nifty horses in movies? I'll toss in a mention of Whiskey (IIRC) in the Kirk Douglas flick Lonely Are the Brave.

Posted by: Just Some Guy at September 06, 2025 09:24 PM (q3u5l)

256 You know who else painted? Michaelangelo. The Sistime Chapel is still amazing.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:24 PM (mFSH6

Funny that Da Vinci didn’t like the younger Michaelangelo. True rivals for a bit.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:26 PM (EYmYM)

257 Horses had much larger roles in TV series. Trigger, Buttermilk , Silver and Champion.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:28 PM (mFSH6)

258
Speaking of horsies...

I'm going to ask Ace to cover the new literary sensation that is taking over the internets:

"Milking Farm" "romance" lit.

It's about a "milking farm," with, get this, Minotaurs. And the "romances" these Minotaurs have with women.

Posted by: Soothsayer at September 06, 2025 09:29 PM (n+5G/)

259 @JackPosobiec . 5h
The violent animal who killed a defenseless woman on the Charlotte light rail was a fare-skipper. He didn’t pay for that ride.

In this case, it shows how cracking down on ‘small’ crimes also prevents ‘big’ crimes as criminality escalates

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 09:29 PM (NGa9E)

260 Never forget

YOU MATTER!

(unless, of course, you multiply yourself by the speed of light squared, then YOU ENERGY.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 06, 2025 09:29 PM (0sNs1)

261 Other TV horses: Fury. Think they did series from National Velvet and My Friend Flicka as well.

Posted by: Just Some Guy at September 06, 2025 09:30 PM (q3u5l)

262 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, who escaped Ukraine in search of safety and a fresh start, was instead MURDERED on the Charlotte [North Carolina not England] light rail.

Iryna Zarutska’s blood is on the hands of the state that freed her murderer 14 TIMES instead of keeping him INCARCERATED.

https://tinyurl.com/yjppzm2e

_chain male & leather collars, there's no other way.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 09:30 PM (NGa9E)

263 "Milking Farm" "romance" lit.

It's about a "milking farm," with, get this, Minotaurs. And the "romances" these Minotaurs have with women.
Posted by: Soothsayer at September 06, 2025 09:29 PM

That sounds udderly ridiculous.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 06, 2025 09:30 PM (0sNs1)

264 Who's being milked, the minotaurs or the women?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 06, 2025 09:31 PM (0sNs1)

265 That sounds udderly ridiculous.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 06, 2025 09:30 PM (0sNs1)

Minotaurded

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:31 PM (EYmYM)

266 I haven't drawn anything since my 36-year-old daughter was a baby--a portrait of her sleeping.

I really should start again. Wonder if my hand would still remember what to do?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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FWIW, I have a very good friend, now 89, who had never picked up a brush until he was 60. Just a few:
https://www.paintingsbycalvinedneyjr.com/urban

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 09:31 PM (XeU6L)

267 Used to share a gin and tonic with one of my wife's mares.
Couldn't do it in front of her, she'd go apeshit.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 09:32 PM (NGa9E)

268 Minotaurded
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:31 PM (EYmYM)

*snort

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 09:33 PM (h7ZuX)

269 Other TV horses: Fury. Think they did series from National Velvet and My Friend Flicka as well.

Posted by: Just Some Guy

=====

And don't forget Dudle Do-Right's faithful horse Horse.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at September 06, 2025 09:33 PM (8AONa)

270 Evocative.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 09:34 PM (NGa9E)

271 Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 09:31 PM (XeU6L)

I like his color palette a lot.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:34 PM (EYmYM)

272 That minotaur thing got mentioned on the book thread last Sunday. Looked at the description of the book linked in the post (didn't have the guts to look at the sample), and that was bad enough. But that freakin' thing had more than 20,000 ratings. Any horde authors out there with anything near that number? Hope 19,999 of those ratings were bots of some sort.

Posted by: Just Some Guy at September 06, 2025 09:34 PM (q3u5l)

273 My brother drew me a birthday card for my 21st birthday. Your perfect man. Inside was a minotaur .

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:35 PM (mFSH6)

274 Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:35 PM (mFSH

Hah !

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:36 PM (EYmYM)

275 FWIW, I have a very good friend, now 89, who had never picked up a brush until he was 60. Just a few:
https://www.paintingsbycalvinedneyjr.com/urban
Posted by: Mike Hammer

Oh, those are nice.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 06, 2025 09:37 PM (h7ZuX)

276 That third painting. Those blue flowers come up wild in a low spot of my front yard every year. I let them go full cycle. The neighbors are not appreciative.

When I finally mow them the aroma is very pungent.
Don't have a clue what they are.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 09:38 PM (NGa9E)

277 I'm going to ask Ace to cover the new literary sensation that is taking over the internets:

"Milking Farm" "romance" lit.

It's about a "milking farm," with, get this, Minotaurs. And the "romances" these Minotaurs have with women.
Posted by: Soothsayer

How did this start? Did someone ask Grok "Can you come up with something more stupider than 'Handmaid's Tale' fanfic?"

Posted by: mikeski at September 06, 2025 09:38 PM (nhCoE)

278 How could I have forgotten Horse?

And what does it say about the creeping sickness indoctrinating our youth that Nell apparently preferred Horse to Dudley?

Posted by: Just Some Guy at September 06, 2025 09:39 PM (q3u5l)

279 2nd wife was a horsewoman. Horsewomen be crazy.

Best 7 years, intermingled with the worst 3.5 years, of my life. Gawd, I loved the woman I married. Damn, I hate the woman I left.

Posted by: Marty at September 06, 2025 09:39 PM (ELmyf)

280 Heh, I'm in a minor Twitter/X spat with Jack Posobiec. I am nobody online, have no desire to be a "creator". I just pissed him off with a post about the "Phillies Karen" and his stupid take. Cool to finally get notifications (probably haters of Jack) on my Twitter app. But I don't really give a shit. He is a douche.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 09:39 PM (vV6n9)

281 Do you mean Athens, not Palestine? (Athens is SE on US 287)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at September 06, 2025 09:24 PM (a4flb)

Nope. IIRC, Palestine you go east from Corsicana on 31, and then south. This yard was definitely on 31, because I remember passing it in March while driving from Tyler to Corsicana.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 06, 2025 09:40 PM (xSb3N)

282 That third painting. Those blue flowers come up wild in a low spot of my front yard every year. I let them go full cycle. The neighbors are not appreciative.

When I finally mow them the aroma is very pungent.
Don't have a clue what they are.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _

The look like irises of some sort.

Posted by: Tuna at September 06, 2025 09:40 PM (lJ0H4)

283 272 That minotaur thing got mentioned on the book thread last Sunday. Looked at the description of the book linked in the post (didn't have the guts to look at the sample), and that was bad enough. But that freakin' thing had more than 20,000 ratings. Any horde authors out there with anything near that number? Hope 19,999 of those ratings were bots of some sort.
Posted by: Just Some Guy at September 06, 2025 09:34 PM (q3u5l)

There are a lot of niches there, if you service them, you can make a good living. You just have to be ok with what you're doing.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 06, 2025 09:41 PM (xcxpd)

284 FWIW, I have a very good friend, now 89, who had never picked up a brush until he was 60. Just a few:
https://www.paintingsbycalvinedneyjr.com/urban
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 09:31 PM (XeU6L)

Definitely has a Van Gogh vibe to them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 06, 2025 09:42 PM (xSb3N)

285 Well, time to make some supper.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 06, 2025 09:43 PM (xSb3N)

286 Thanks much to Ben Had for looking after the horse themed hobby thread tonight!

Posted by: TRex - Club ONT inbound soon at September 06, 2025 09:44 PM (cCn4/)

287 Definitely has a Van Gogh vibe to them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 06, 2025 09:42 PM (xSb3N)

He does but I like that he has a distinctive style he made his own . It’s a fauvism color palette .

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:44 PM (EYmYM)

288 There are a lot of niches there, if you service them, you can make a good living. You just have to be ok with what you're doing.
----

Like saucy Prometheus fanfic, which has an audience of one, but he's really, really into it.

Posted by: All Hail Eris,, coming to you live from the Roller Disco of Discord! at September 06, 2025 09:44 PM (kpS4V)

289 Club is open

Posted by: scampydog at September 06, 2025 09:45 PM (41CYW)

290 254 Since no movie thread I’ll ask here. Anyone else see the 2013 movie Odd Thomas? I just watched it and thought it was pretty good. I’m not always on the same wavelength of what’s good or bad . I just curious if I had to add this to my long list of guilty pleasure movies.
Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:24 PM (EYmYM)

Book is ok, lesser Koontz. Honestly, haven't seen the movie though.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 06, 2025 09:45 PM (xcxpd)

291 Posted by: Lincolntf at September 06, 2025 09:39 PM (vV6n9)

What did you say?

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:46 PM (EYmYM)

292 The look like irises of some sort.
Posted by: Tuna
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The stalks are thick and when they are cut the aroma is heavy fifty feet away. I don't want to cut them but after they've finished blooming the look shabby - bunch of brown tops look like weeds from the street.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 09:46 PM (NGa9E)

293 TRex, my pleasure. All the garbage cans have been emptied and the floor has been swept.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 06, 2025 09:46 PM (mFSH6)

294 Nood^

Posted by: IS ROTH at September 06, 2025 09:46 PM (qGfC5)

295 Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 06, 2025 09:45 PM (xcxpd)

The movie is a combination of the Sixth Sense and Constantine. But since it seems to be a forgotten movie I’m assuming others didn’t like it as much as I did.

Posted by: polynikes at September 06, 2025 09:48 PM (EYmYM)

296 But I don't really give a shit. He is a douche.
Posted by: Lincolntf
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Agree, but I pass through because he brings out things others may pass. I didn't get the beginning of the baseball story but it seems to have created a stir.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 06, 2025 09:48 PM (NGa9E)

297 I like his color palette a lot.

Posted by: polynikes
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He is the most ornery old coot I've ever known. Served with the 101st during Korea. Rather infirm now, but thrives on exchanged insults. We get along well. A lot of coffee and laughs shared over the years.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 06, 2025 09:49 PM (XeU6L)

298 "Every young girl deserves a horse...and every horse deserves a young girl"(boys too)

Posted by: birddog at September 06, 2025 10:26 PM (s5LY2)

299 I am sad tonight. Yesterday was the 53rd anniversary of the murder of 11 Israelis by Pali terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Last night and tonight I watched two films about the tragedy. "September 5," is a 2024 dramatization of the ABC Olympic broadcast team's work to make some sense of events as they happened, both for themselves and their US audience. Chilling. The other is a 1999 documentary, "One Day in September."

I don't recall watching the events live from Munich that day. I never read much about the tragedy. I learned a lot from those films. The Germans were totally inept. At that time no police or soldiers in Bavaria or Germany had any counter-terror or hostage rescue training. Skilled and trained counter-terrorist units may or may not have saved all or some of the nine Israelis not immediately killed and taken with their captors to a Munich airport. There German police lay in ambush. The result was a complete fiasco.

I don't know how accurate the dramatization is of the ABC control room team, its local help, and the in-Munich network managers. It is excellent story-telling; I enjoyed it.

I highly recommend both. RIP to the 11 murdered Israelis.

Posted by: Gref at September 06, 2025 10:29 PM (aBgBM)

300 My stepbrother married into a "Horse Family" large stable, indoor and outdoor arenas, one of the sisters is an Olympic medalist...they FLY their horses across the USA, to south america and to Europe. Every year I find someone's kid or grandkid and "sponsor" them to 5 riding lessons. This year it isn't a kid...but rather the home care nurse who came and changed my dressings for several months after cancer surgery. I rode a bit in Texas as a young man, neighbors had ranches and "rough horses" Not today's modern trained style of "Seat", it was more yanking reins and kicking ribs, staying on when bucked, and trying to keep from getting rubbed off on mesquite trees. But cows still moved when you got behind them, and would gather together to be brought in a couple times a year....if you didn't try to push them too fast. Then we discovered dirt bikes, and that seemed easier, more fun. I kind of regret it now. A couple of years ago , when we sold the Farm I was negotiating to buy a horse just before the MoMe, the plan was to pick it up near ElPaso, either just before the meet up...then drive back to the midwest.The deal didn't work out, couldn't get the price right.

Posted by: birddog at September 06, 2025 11:24 PM (s5LY2)

301 I had a friend, recently deceased, who, as a Marine during the Korean Police.Action, "liberated" an obviously Communist mule.
He decided it would be a great way to carry ammo and such for his squad.
He rigged a pack system out of web gear and loaded the mule.
He said everything was going fine until they were crossing a dry creek bed and they got hit with a mortar barrage.
The mule began bucking, running, and kicking spreading the squads extra ammo all over the place.
I told him about the book on Sgt. Reckless.
He had never heard about Sgt Reckless, so I bought him the book.

Posted by: waepnedmann at September 08, 2025 06:42 AM (WzTat)

302 my brother (rip) started with thoroughbreds, then later kept tennessee walkers. towards the end he stopped riding, so i asked him why he still maintained them. he said, "when i sit at the kitchen table with my morning coffee i like the look of them grazing in the pasture.
some years later he wound up with miniature horses. one morning i asked him "when you're enjoying your coffee and looking out at the horses in the field... do they seem farther away?"
he was not pleased.

Posted by: cmeat at September 09, 2025 02:32 PM (LgQ89)

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