tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post2736381384675436652..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Roles of Horses in NovelsAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-75580287776005274672013-06-11T16:37:56.828+10:002013-06-11T16:37:56.828+10:00Thank you so much for sharing on this wonderful in...Thank you so much for sharing on this wonderful information with us.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.horserides.net/horseback-riding-bryce-canyon-national-park/" rel="nofollow">Bryce Canyon Lodging</a></b>horseridesnetushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628622214551927930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-16022217573790030462011-05-22T22:34:59.858+10:002011-05-22T22:34:59.858+10:00oh Eleni,
come and visit me I'll be happy to ...oh Eleni,<br /><br />come and visit me I'll be happy to take you for a ride (even if you would rather the pony!)Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30725262404224590672011-05-22T19:39:25.375+10:002011-05-22T19:39:25.375+10:00Mel, other than riding on a horse at a fair, I'...Mel, other than riding on a horse at a fair, I've not had the privilege of riding on a horse. I've been on a donkey more times :)) I do see them in paddocks and think, one day, one day. But that day hasn't arrived. Also, I'm short with a bung knee, so getting on one will require a lot of assistance. :)) One day, one day.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-77522749078868278282011-05-22T13:48:51.682+10:002011-05-22T13:48:51.682+10:00Oh Nikki, that was *gorgeous* and you are so right...Oh Nikki, that was *gorgeous* and you are so right about that connection.<br />I've had two horses that I really connected with. One was a cremello horse I rode every day (my best friend) and still think about though she'd be gone now. (just wish I'd kept her and not sold her on a stupid whim). Another was a horse who looked almost mule-like but we just clicked.Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-55610662208787684142011-05-22T13:44:29.766+10:002011-05-22T13:44:29.766+10:00Hi Nicola,
the silver brumby seems to be a staple...Hi Nicola,<br /><br />the silver brumby seems to be a staple for the aussie horse lover =)<br /><br />Love the gypsy stories, they always seem to have that extra affinity with their horses.Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-62517777288959812862011-05-22T12:11:37.648+10:002011-05-22T12:11:37.648+10:00Does ‘Thelwell’ count as a horse-story? I loved th...Does ‘Thelwell’ count as a horse-story? I loved that little pony and his adventures. The Garfield of the horsey set.<br /><br />LONG STORY ALERT…<br /><br />I grew up on a hobby farm with horses. My older sister was into dressage and I was well known as the *non-riding* one.<br /><br />But when I was about 22 I reluctantly went with friends to a horse-camp called the Lazy R when on holiday down in the south coast. Previously I’d had enough lessons to know how to get on a horse, walk on a horse and…at a pinch and in a crowd…trot on a horse, but our half-day trek included an hour in the ring to assess ability. The instructor had most of his teeth missing thanks to his day-job as a horse-breaker but he was an amazing teacher. In one hour he had me trotting around the ring with no reins and my arms outstretched beside me. Inconceivable!<br /><br />Out in the bush you could tell the experienced riders cos they all got to go upfront and were dressed more like cowboys with no safety gear on, us plodders were clustered at the back with the instructor. About 15 minutes in, the teacher sides up to me and says ‘You can go up front with the others.’<br /><br />Wh…what? I got to ride with the cowboys?<br /><br />With a panicked glance at my friends, I urged my little silver pony on and caught up with the riders at the front, @*#&ing myself. They opened a gap for me and my pony in the middle and absorbed us into their safety. With them flanking me and this courageous little goer beneath me I felt invincible! One of the strongest memories of my life is galloping with them down a long, white beach with the sand-and-salt mix spraying in my face, my hair whipping out behind me, eyes watering and stinging, heart pounding, the smell and sound of heaving horses all around me…<br /><br />BEST HOUR OF MY LIFE.<br /><br />I’m sure, like love, there is a certain connection that has to exist between the right rider and the right horse. That plucky little pony was the right one for me.Nikki Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895929864616916672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-68487305690155894342011-05-22T10:05:37.787+10:002011-05-22T10:05:37.787+10:00I loved the Silver Brumby, and there was children&...I loved the Silver Brumby, and there was children's book about a palamino horse and a girl who lived in a mountainous place - I can't for the life of me remember the book title. It was a wonderful read. I think at aged 9 I devoured the whole book on a flight to the UK.<br />There's also Drummerboy & the Gypsy, another kids story where a Gypsy boy finds himself befriending a pony. Great topic.Nicola E. Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749898441921879514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-89639915152388008702011-05-21T12:59:19.673+10:002011-05-21T12:59:19.673+10:00Hi Sharon!
I loved that book too. All these wonde...Hi Sharon!<br /><br />I loved that book too. All these wonderful stories everyone is reminding me about, it's great.Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-1470842249888964512011-05-21T09:19:54.430+10:002011-05-21T09:19:54.430+10:00Mel, I'm a horse lover, too! And grew up a tot...Mel, I'm a horse lover, too! And grew up a totally devoted reader of books with horses in them! There is a gorgeous book called Son of Black Beauty by Phyllis Briggs - it's about a gypsy and his head-strong horse. I read that book so many times I nearly wore out the print! Sadly I don't have it anymore - it must have got lost during one of our frequent moves.<br />I adored the Flicka books of course. And Josephine Pullein-Thompson wrote a lovely story called Show Jumping Secret.<br />:)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-49543549650921051262011-05-21T08:42:05.852+10:002011-05-21T08:42:05.852+10:00Leah my 2nd eldest daughter did some pony club but...Leah my 2nd eldest daughter did some pony club but we decided much more fun simply to ride at home.<br />That title sounds familiar so it's probably fair to say I've read at least a few of "Jill's" books.Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-51247760185946594312011-05-21T00:45:06.163+10:002011-05-21T00:45:06.163+10:00Oooh, I adore horses! Sadly I sold my mare more th...Oooh, I adore horses! Sadly I sold my mare more than five years ago now, but after finally getting my own horse at 15 I was at pony club or competing nearly every weekend for the next decade :)<br /><br />I loved pony books growing up, and I still have my favourites. My fav series was the Jill series (starting with Jill's Gymkhana) by Ruby Ferguson. I've read and re-read them... although not for years! So I'd be about due to start again... :)Leah Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07541640223609201519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-78355476916225885432011-05-20T19:43:54.022+10:002011-05-20T19:43:54.022+10:00Hi Mel, we definitely shall meet!Hi Mel, we definitely shall meet!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-14170686233996283462011-05-20T19:29:33.530+10:002011-05-20T19:29:33.530+10:00Hi Nas,
my daughter has a beautiful black horse (t...Hi Nas,<br />my daughter has a beautiful black horse (top picture) who just gleams when rugged. As you can see from the scruffy white pony (bottom picture with Miss three) she's adorable but very furry LOL!<br />Robbie, come with =)) And Nas, we will still have to meet, yes!?Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-19215832898863428982011-05-20T19:27:23.883+10:002011-05-20T19:27:23.883+10:00Hi Emily,
horse riding is a great hobby, even if ...Hi Emily,<br /><br />horse riding is a great hobby, even if you only get to do it once in a while. I have a great little bombproof pony here if you're ever over this way *g*Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-45569922882523669782011-05-20T18:44:45.931+10:002011-05-20T18:44:45.931+10:00Hi Mel,
I' mad about horses, but in movies an...Hi Mel,<br /><br />I' mad about horses, but in movies and books! If I se a pure white, sleek horse in movies, I'll keep watching for it's antics. And if it's a black beauty...wow!<br /><br />Robyn. if Mel passes you a spare ticket to Fiji, remember I've got a spare bedroom!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-72992227319265950822011-05-20T17:03:59.833+10:002011-05-20T17:03:59.833+10:00Mel, I've been wracking my brain for horse boo...Mel, I've been wracking my brain for horse books I've read -- and I can't think of any! (Shame on me.) I don't know how to ride -- but I would love to learn (even though it scares me a bit). I love the idea of cantering! (Or galloping, if I was ever brave enough...)Emily Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958085922194448672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-65804872394275491452011-05-20T14:21:48.295+10:002011-05-20T14:21:48.295+10:00Zana Black Tiger - I haven't heard of that one...Zana Black Tiger - I haven't heard of that one, thanks for the recommendation!Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-40418256923370158972011-05-20T14:20:36.645+10:002011-05-20T14:20:36.645+10:00Michelle - THANK YOU!!!!!!! I've been trying t...Michelle - THANK YOU!!!!!!! I've been trying to think of the name of that series for so long now. I used to be glued in front of the tv imagining myself doing just that very same thing - saving horses from cruelty and letting them live out their retirement in lovely green paddocks! (Maybe one day I will)<br />I am so going to be getting this on DVD =))Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-84740346357753691132011-05-20T13:50:28.393+10:002011-05-20T13:50:28.393+10:00Hi Helen (fellow horse lover!!)
I must go and che...Hi Helen (fellow horse lover!!)<br /><br />I must go and check out your books now! I watched all the My Friend Flicka shows as a kid (and was so frustrated to see the newer movie version was a black horse *g*) <br />I don't recall Gallant Bess, another one to look up!!<br />Hope you enjoy your ride =)Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-27397011882410741952011-05-20T13:44:32.024+10:002011-05-20T13:44:32.024+10:00Ah horses - I love the idea of them though I don&#...Ah horses - I love the idea of them though I don't know my fetlock from my forelock. "Black Tiger" was my favourite horse book when I was a kid.Zana Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452523395857120532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-57553153783567739632011-05-20T12:33:02.290+10:002011-05-20T12:33:02.290+10:00Mel, I've always dreamed of owning a horse. I ...Mel, I've always dreamed of owning a horse. I wanted one so bad when I was a teenager. I too loved the books you mentioned - especially Black Beauty and The Black Stallion. Sigh. Must hunt them out again.<br /><br />While it isn't a book, do you remember the television series Follyfoot? I loved it and wanted to be Dora. I haven't seen it for years and years, but I'd love to see it again to find how it's stood the test of time.Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-8459482694569584222011-05-20T12:28:32.190+10:002011-05-20T12:28:32.190+10:00Mel, love this post. As a horse lover and owner (w...Mel, love this post. As a horse lover and owner (we have 9 horses) they usually end up somewhere in my books. In fact, the heroine in my first book out next year is a horse riding instructor. My last heroine was a race horse trainer . . . you get the drift. I'm horse mad. As a kid I love Black Beauty and The Silver Brumby, but also read the My Friend Flicka series over and over. There was an old western called Tumbleweed which is one of my favorites . . . but my absolute favourite horse movie would have to be Gallant Bess. Sigh. And after all this horse talk I might just go and saddle up my boy Zeb (Whose piccy is on my website) and go for a ride.<br />:)Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-45052476042790202182011-05-20T11:50:45.843+10:002011-05-20T11:50:45.843+10:00Catherine it's awful when you lose one, they b...Catherine it's awful when you lose one, they become part of the family even out in the paddock.<br />I haven't read the book you're talking about but I'm almost certain that was a disney show way WAY back.Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-73462560687290903722011-05-20T11:33:23.784+10:002011-05-20T11:33:23.784+10:00Rach I've only ever been to a riding camp once...Rach I've only ever been to a riding camp once, but it was great fun. I'd love to do one on the snowy mountains =) <br />I've read a few really great dog/wolf books too, nice memories.Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-183528594064515652011-05-20T11:31:05.563+10:002011-05-20T11:31:05.563+10:00Robbie, your middle daughter is sooo very lucky to...Robbie, your middle daughter is sooo very lucky to have you! =)<br />And LOL!!! on the image of the horse grinning at you falling off, that's happened to me quite a few times too.<br />The secret unicorn - going to look that one up!Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.com