Creamy is definitely good.
And do-nuts should not have huge holes. The tighter the better.

What do you look for when selecting a perfect dill pickle?

thats easy large but not too big..firm..salty and Kosher

Personally, I like them rather girthy. Kind of like my horses. ;)

I've gotten too used to my TB.. kind of slab-sided...but he's got A LOT of stamina

Exactly!!!
I carry one with me all the time.
Just never know when it will come in handy.

just don't take it out in the grocery store...

ROTFLMFAO!!! :D :eek: :D

LOL!
I always bring it to the track. Brings me good luck!

Now, do you find that some horses are selective about carrots?

Most horses have been abused in one way or another and enjoy any kind of carrot they can get...

depends on the horse..
a big fat pony that doesn't get many carrots will bite into anything..
a refined and spoiled saddlebred may turn up it's nose at all but the best carrots..
A thoroughbred should know just what it likes..they might be somewhat selective but always come away with a mouthfull

I've seen the same kinds of things.
Mares seem to like any carrrot that shows up.
Fillies sometimes take a little bite to see if they like it.
Stallions could care less..."feed me".
Geldings always wish the had more.

and then there is the anticipation of the carrot...
some will gladly do anyhing to get one...
some hang back and have to be persuaded..
I've seen a stallion kick a hole in the wall when he thought it was his turn for one

Very true!
One rule we have is if you give a carrot to one, you have to give a carrot to every other one. They get such hurt feelings if they think they've been left out.

I play favorites...otherwise I'd be busy all day finding carrots for everybody..
I have a hard enough time finding carrots for myself..

When I run out of carrots, I switch over to apples.
As long as the bedding is fresh, they don't seem to mind.

do you prefer straw or shavings?

Shavings is easier to keep clean. Straw is a bit tough to get ahold of here.
Good saw dust is comfy for the young ones.

Buffy wears half chaps, and spurs when the occasion warrants them...

And how the heck did this thread turn to food?

Good question. :D

We should start a club..... :D

Oooooh, same here..... :D

Oh yes! CHERRY pie!

btw...I can't wait to see that pretty lady riding Buck Naked.

Where's the whipped cream?:confused:

Buffy,
I had to go back to find it...I think it started with "cucumbers".
Miss Stormy's pictures in response to Bellamy Road.
Then it went to potatoes...then it kind of took off from there.
Anyway, today I got two perfectly matched acorn squashes. They're a little bit wrinkled and green but I'm sure they'll be plenty sweet after they get hot and I pour some maple syrup on them.
Tomorrow I'll give suggestions for a food topic that the ladies will find interesting...plums, grapes, and walnuts.

Ohhhh I love breaking walnuts...

And I ride Buck Naked...

Now Buffy,
I'm really not a priest but I play one in real life...
Should I start a "confession" thread?

I am hungry. Salad for lunch is not tiding me over. Dieting sucks!

Seriously they annouce it over the loud speakers "Buffy Riding Buck Naked". Will probably happen this Sunday again.

LOL!
It's a joke at the farm, where there is a pony named Misty that has put on a whole lot of weight...and everyone that sees her says, " Who said ya can't get fat on vegetables?"

Good luck on Sunday. If I was in the stands you'd hear me howling.
Just don't show up at mass that way before the big event.

Also, some people have been coming up with good names here today (Toss the Feather in "selections"). I'll add "In the Buff" to the list I'm writing.

Oh there is a name for a race horse "In the Buff" I wonder if it would pass as a name?

No mass for me this weekend...

P.S. I will let ya know how we do. It is a hunter show. Thinking I may have a shot at the pleasure class and the over fences. Equitation not so much a good shot. One of the girls I am riding against also rides at my barn. She has AWESOME equitation. I know I won't beat her. I am just looking for that blue ribbon! I want one soooo bad! If I have to ride Buck Naked to get one, I will! Maybe that would help in the equitation class, ya think?

I would love to say yes, but it seems like the riders who take the extra time in dressing up by wearing show coats always win the classes around here. You'll see me in the 100 degree weather wearing full breeches and a show coat... anything to have the edge. :cool: Good luck at your show... I've got one next month. :eek:

At the May show, I was the only one in full dress. They called "jackets optional" I was the only one who wore mine. Mine is already in my jacket bag ready to go. :) Good luck next month. What kind of show are you doing?

Buffy,
If it's 100 degrees, that's how I'd ride. Cajun is right about dressing up for it but I'm sure that if you ride the way you have to to get a blue ribbon, you'll probably get one...and maybe more than that!:D
Just get yourself "comfortable".
Good luck!

GOHJA... aka Greater Orlando Hunter Jumper Association. I'm doing the 3'6" hunter class this time around. I'm kind of nervous... haven't shown hunter in a long time. :eek:

Cajun,
You'll do just fine. 3'6" hunters are a bit scarey, so just build up to it.
Most folks have no clue what it feels like when you launch.
Just go with it, and let your horse know you have as much confidence in him as he should in you. Know when to release, when to gather...heels down.
Best of luck!
Let us know how you do. I'm sure you'll be fine.
DTS