The COTH BBers Singles Thread - SINGLE MEN - Please come here!

[VTrider]

There seem to be lots of cool people on this BB who lack a significant other, thus their lives are miserable. Maybe there is an off chance that normal people read this BB (I said off chance)and some of us singles can find that special someone who will make our lives complete. Sniff...Sniff...

I will go first:

Name: VTrider
Age: 23
Location: VA
Hobbies: Showing hunters and NASCAR
Education: 4-yr-degree from a reknowned institution - thinking about getting my MBA
Goal in life: To be stinkin' rich and have a barn full of the most amazing hunters known to man.
Ideal Date: Sitting in the grandstand at Upperville watching hunters go around all day long.
Family plans: Wouldn't mind getting married and having a baby girl soon so that I can jump right back into showing.
SO Requirements: Male, 22-30, sense of humor, HOT HOT HOT, someone I will look good with and not be ashamed to take out in public. Liking cattle or horses is a MAJOR plus. No alcoholics or drug dealers need apply. An ego is fine.

Please inquire within. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by VTrider on Feb. 08, 2002 at 08:39 AM.]

[VTrider]

There seem to be lots of cool people on this BB who lack a significant other, thus their lives are miserable. Maybe there is an off chance that normal people read this BB (I said off chance)and some of us singles can find that special someone who will make our lives complete. Sniff...Sniff...

I will go first:

Name: VTrider
Age: 23
Location: VA
Hobbies: Showing hunters and NASCAR
Education: 4-yr-degree from a reknowned institution - thinking about getting my MBA
Goal in life: To be stinkin' rich and have a barn full of the most amazing hunters known to man.
Ideal Date: Sitting in the grandstand at Upperville watching hunters go around all day long.
Family plans: Wouldn't mind getting married and having a baby girl soon so that I can jump right back into showing.
SO Requirements: Male, 22-30, sense of humor, HOT HOT HOT, someone I will look good with and not be ashamed to take out in public. Liking cattle or horses is a MAJOR plus. No alcoholics or drug dealers need apply. An ego is fine.

Please inquire within. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by VTrider on Feb. 08, 2002 at 08:39 AM.]

[Heidi]

Baby!

I know a straight, single, tall, very cute, now an electrician but has worked as a groom for some top barns, still rides, can clip a horse like nobody's business, sweet, funny, fun-loving, full head of hair, and fabulous with kids. He's over 30, though.

Think I may have to venture to the barn this weekend and post a picture of him. Perhaps I'll auction him off to the highest bidder...he's a rare jewel.

[ClemsonGraduateRider]

Name: ClemsonRider
Age:21 (almost 22)
Location: VA after May, SC currently
Hobbies: Horses, hockey, music, reading and art
Education: Will have a BS in marketing from a highly regarded University /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Goal in life: to make enough money to support my habits while enjoying my job
Ideal Date: any date - who has time to worry about ideal!!!
Family plans: No children please - but lots of animals!!
SO Requirements:Male 21 - 27, successful, ambitious with a good work ethic. Must be able to put up with my obsession for horses and hockey. I must also be able to take him to see art exhibits and must be able to converse knowledgeable about current events and some history. Looking good is a major plus but so is decent personality. A professional athlete is encouraged to apply.

Please inquire within. [/b]

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"We learn from history that we do not learn from history." ~ I know someone important said it I just can't remember who!

[LH]

Name: LauraH
Age: 38
Location: Ohio
Hobbies: Horses, dogs, reading, cooking
Education: J.D.
Goal in life: Build a farm
Ideal Date: Is he breathing?
Family plans: Probably only the 4 legged type. His children from prior are find.
SO Requirements:Male 37-48. No romance without finance. Fun, fun, fun, attractive, kind, sense of humor, athletic, willing to drive the pick-up on occasion, and has enough to do on weekends while I'm at the horse show. Golf professionals and anesthesiologists get special preference.
Accepting applications now.

[Xctrygirl]

Name: Xctrygirl
_Age: 30
_Location:_ Southern Pines, NC
_Hobbies: Horses, Reading, Broadcasting, and Golf
_Education: 6 years of College study towards BA. Not done yet. On Hiatus from parchment pursuit!
_Goal in life: To be happy.
_Ideal Date: Movie and dinner, with desert! And Dancing lots of dancing!!
_Family plans: Definitely want kids, and more animals.
_SO Requirements:Male 28-35, Money would be good but is NOT a necessity. Fun loving, equal parts intelligent and silly sense of humor. Is comfortable both in a tux at a black tie ball or lounging at the barn helping me de-stress before an event. Biggest thing I have to say is that they MUST be taller than me. Its a peeve and its probably unfair, but you have to top 5'11".
Also, I have 2 dogs a cat and a horse. If hair from any of these on your clothes upsets you greatly, keep on walking.

~Emily

[tle]

Well... I wouldn't say that my single life is "miserable"... but an SO could certain spice up a few key areas. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Name: tle
Age: 32
Location: OH
Hobbies: Eventing and hockey (Go RED WINGS!!)
Education: 4-yr-degree from a not-so-reknowned institution - but hey... they gave me $$
Goal in life: To have fun.
Ideal Date: If I were picky I'd say anything with horses or hockey... but who's picky? A good movie or pizza goes a long way as long as he's pleasant and ranks above a neanderthal on the intelligence scale.
Family plans: Marriage? Sure. Kids with less than 4 legs? Not so sure.
SO Requirements: Male, heterosexual (although I'd forgo this if Robby is interested /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ), 28-40 but flexible, prefer 5'9" or taller (but again, flexible), sense of humor (warped is better), intelligent (doesn't necessarily mean advanced degrees!), outdoorsy, adventurous, at least semi health conscious (doesn't need to run triathlons, but would prefer him not to be king of couch potatoes either!). Tolerating horses is a requirement. Liking them is a plus. Neat freaks probably wouldn't go over well unless they don't mind doing it themselves. No alcoholics, drug dealers, or closed-minded individuals need apply.

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[FairWeather]

This is great! I'm loving being single right now, but i'll play /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif (Does that make me more want-able??)

Name: FairWeather
Age: 26 (but 28 in two weeks /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif)
Location: MD
Hobbies: Playing with OTT TB's, foxhuntin' and boatin'.
Education: 4-yr-degree from a reknowned institution
Goal in life: To be stinkin' rich and play in my barn.
Ideal Date: The Kentucky Derby.
Family plans: NO Children--well, only the 4 legged kind please.
SO Requirements: Educated and wealthy /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Always,
FairWeather
"Just call me mint jelly cuz i'm on the lamb!--Grandpa
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Quinn]

26 but 28 in two weeks???? How the.....? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tle:

_SO Requirements:_ ,28-40 but flexible, <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Darn ... being old sucks

[Robby Johnson]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tle:
heterosexual (although I'd forgo this if Robby is interested /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Awwwwww!!!! Now that is the biggest compliment I've had in QUITE some time!

I think VT has the right idea ... I'd be hooking up with some cowboys if I were you girls. They can do all sorts of barnwork/butchwork/truckwork/horsework and they won't care if your dressage test lacks rhythm. Just two big ol' biceps to take you two-steppin' after a show/event ... what more could you ask for?

Get thee to a local team penning pronto! If not, I am sure I could set up a tour through Arkansas/Texas. OMG, this so has potential. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Robby

[Quinn]

SimpsoMatt: I heartily disagree with that. I too am old (46) but that comes with certain perks. The least of which is the fact Heidi MUST look up to me. Of course, I am much taller than she. Sorry Heidi, couldn't resist. Aside from that obvious plus is the maturity we have gained, the air of sophistication, the knowing looks of understanding.

Having said all of that, getting old does somewhat suck. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Liscar]

Name: Shads

Age: 33

Location: OH

Hobbies: Hunters, OTTB's and NASCAR

Education: Assoc. Degree

Goal in life: To be stinkin' rich and build my dream farm and have LOTSA horsies!

Ideal Date: A trail ride through the woods with a picnic lunch!

Family plans: Have 14 yr. old girl... only 4 legged kids from here forward

SO Requirements: Male, 30-40, n/s, n/d, interest in the horses and big dogs is preferable... personality is most important! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Louise]

Name: Louise
Age: 54
Location: NY
Hobbies: Dressage, reading and birdwatching
Education: BA in Transportation, BS in Education
Goal in life: To like what I have done with my life
Ideal date: I'm not fussy - dinner and a movie
Family plans: Uh, I'm a little past this, but I wouldn't mind someone who had kids and grandkids
SO Requirements: Male, 50-60, Good-hearted, comfortable to be with, has to like animals and be willing to carry on more than his share of the conversation (I'm a bit shy and tend clam up in company)

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"We ride and never worry about the fall.
I guess that's just the cowboy in us all."
Tim McGraw

[SimpsoMatt]

Quinn .. of course you're right ... us old farts ... umm I mean mature intellectuals .. have a lot of advantages ..

I just had to make a little dig there ... jealous because tle's willing to forgo the heterosexual requirement for Robby .. but not the age requirement for me /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[suecoo]

Name: SueCoo
Age: 43
Location: Houston, Texas

Hobbies: Horses, dogs, reading, antique collecting and cooking

Education: College degree

Goal in life: To be happy. My dream is to one day retire with someone special (where are you?) to a comfortable lifestyle of sophisticated country living.

Ideal Date: My idea of the perfect date would be going to watch a Grand Prix Show Jumping compitition with my date. He would enjoy not only my company, but that of all my horsey friends and their SO's. We would all go out to dinner afterwards and then he and I would go home to cuddle up with a glass of wine and listen to some quite jazz or soft classical music. The dogs would lay comfortably at his feet while I laid snuggled in his lap.


Family plans: I already have a son 19, but am open to helping raise his kids or adpotion if we want one of our own.

SO Requirements: I wish to meet a professional and financially secure gentleman 40 - 50 yrs old/young, who is intelligent and stable with a good sense of humor. He will be stylish but not vain, sophisticated but not snobbish, generous but not foolish, and conservatively liberal. He will be a wise investor with not only his money but his heart. He must love animals, and he'll be an open and honest communicator, and a good listener.

Something About Me: I'm a single African American woman (of Scottish decent), with a genuinely pleasant personality and delightful sense of humor. I love smooth jazz, but can appreciate rock & roll or a night at the opera or symphony. I like quite times of reading curled up on a plump sofa under soft light. I love to cook (gourmet, Southern, Italian, and Thai/Chinese.) and I am an avid connoisseur of good wines. I enjoy ornithology, but my truest passion is horses! I am an accomplished equestrian, and love eventing, showjumping and dressage. I enjoy being outdoors, swimming, golfing, tennis and just running and playing with my dogs and horses. I'm a collector of antiques and enjoy traveling in search of the unique. I'm professionally employed, own my own home and am financially independent and secure. Any questions? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Member Of The Texas Clique & BEQS

[Robby Johnson]

You sound really wonderful! (As does everyone else, of course.) I really wish you would come to audit my Blyth Tait clinic! I'd love to meet you.

It's a shame all of these descriptions are being preached to the choir.

How can we get some potential matches made? Where there is a will there is a way. We just need to be creative!

Have any of you ever used a dating service? I say, with these descriptions, you most definitely should! Go to a place that is really reputable and see what happens.

Of course, for any relationship to work you have to be willing to make sacrifices. It's tough, but you have to give in order to receive. Maybe you could agree that the horsey portion doesn't have to be much of the relationship. Believe me, if your partner loves you, he'll support it (and you) regardless. Of course, that might not mean being Insta-Groom or whipping post, but then, it shouldn't. Just having someone there to rub your back while you hurl before stadium (ask me how I know this) can mean everything to a highly-strung horseperson!

Robby

[tle]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by tle:

_SO Requirements:_ ,28-40 but flexible,
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Darn ... being old sucks<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Now I did say FLEXIBLE didn't I? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I am afraid, however, that we'd be fighting over who gets to ride the TBs though, dear. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>heterosexual (although I'd forgo this if Robby is interested
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Awwwwww!!!! Now that is the biggest compliment I've had in QUITE some time! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Have you forgotten my marriage proposal? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I may have to take you up on the tour.

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[Won2Keep]

I really am not miserable being alone. I am getting very used to it! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Name: Won 2 Keep
Age: 37 soon to be 38
Location: North Central Florida
Hobbies: A nice balance between show hunters and eventing. If forced away from the horses, I enjoy Mountain Biking, hiking, going to the beach and traveling.
Education: BA from the University of Georgia
Goal in Life: to find a happy life/career balance and enjoy horses for as long as possible
Ideal Date: Anything outside, biking, hiking, picnic on the beach
Family Plans: No children unless they are already born and way out of diapers!
SO requirements: To be my best friend and enjoy the things that I enjoy. To be my equal financially and contribute to a "happily ever after" fairy tale! Yeah right, how about just not be "recovering" from any major addictions?

[tle]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Have any of you ever used a dating service? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh... yeah. Results vary. I won't say which one, but this "lovely" intro arrived in my mailbox earlier today (and NO I haven't edited for content, grammar, or punctuation /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif and this is not the message to me, but what they have listed on their "page"... *I* didn't get a message)

hi i am 40 yers old m in columbus ohio i am looking to meet nice women i like to be in love weth thats women i have one child girl i love her so mutch e mail me and i well tell u any thing u like to ask me i dont like to play game weth ather pepole feeling There is something about dating that I don't like: people intend to pretend or to show their good side because they don't want to be rejected, and I don't like it. Why? because nobody is perfect, ? so i do need your help to make it work perfect,

so is it too late to add "must be able to use something relating to the rules of english grammar" to my list of requirements? /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[the sauce]

first off......does anyone on here NOT want a sigificant other who rides? i mean...i'd love to have someone who knows something about being around horses but i don't know if i'd want them around all the time in MY barn ya know? any comments?

here we go...
Name: "the sauce"
Age: 18
Location: ontario, CANADA BABY!
Hobbies: loving my horse to death (well and showing him) and working with my babies (standardbreds)
Education: finishing highschool
Goal in life: to become a social worker and have my kick ass farm (only because my husband will be stinkin' rick!) where i will save abused horses and haev abused kids work with them...the whole deal. oh yeah, TO OWN A BMW BESIDES MY CRAPPY OLD ONE!
Ideal Date: getting swept off my feet...but by a good guy...not by a stupid sweet talker/player (i'm not bitter...)
Family plans: getting married and having kids...maybe having kids...
SO Requirements: male, 17 - 24, gorgeous in MY eyes, HONEST, funny...the usual, ACCEPTS THAT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MY HORSES MORE THAN HIM /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif, and NO PLAYERS!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif
peace...

[Beatrice]

Name: Beatrice
Age: 27
Location: VA
Hobbies: showing hunters and watching Moesha show jumpers with Simon
Education: just started my MBA
Goal in life: to be able to say whatever I want, whenever I want.
Ideal Date: what's a date?
Family plans: eventually, marriage. still undecided on the children thing.
SO Requirements: Male, 27-36 or so. MUST be gainfully employed - I'm tired of falling for the unemployed musicians of the world. Also, must be taller than I (and I'm 5'8"), preferably with no back hair. I can handle arrogance, just ask Simon. Sarcasm is welcomed and appreciated.

[artienallie]

My god! Is that even english? I went crosseyed after the first 'sentence'.

Did he *want* a daughter, or does he already have one?

I'm so confused! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

Simple reason! VA/MD/DC member /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I am flexible, too. But I don't think I mean it that way /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Good thing Mr. Wings is momentarily suitable. Should he fail to come through with manly duties such as RV inspections, new tires, VHSA/MDHSA registration check signing, I shall be joining VTrider's list!

[suecoo]

I'd love to meet you and come audit your Blyth Tait clinic. When is it and where?

Actually, I've considered some dating services just can't seem to find the time between work and the pony! /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif The ones I have considered cost $$$ that in my opinion is better spent on my main man "Carlton" {that's my pony}!! Who receives basically every red cent I make after my son and the mortgage company!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Aw well, I've pretty much accepted the single life and I'm so set in my ways it would be hard to conform my life around another at this point anyway. I love doing what I want and spending what I want without anyone questioning me or my decisions.

I have some wonderful friends and I'm pretty happy with that. Not to mention all the FABULOUS friends I've made on the BB!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I look forward to meeting you too one day!!

Member Of The Texas Clique & BEQS

[Beezer]

I wanna play! I mean, Mr. Beezer ain't *that* hard to ditch ... he's gone for weeks and months at a time! I think that qualifies me as in need of a SO!

Just think of me as ... gently used. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

***I see trees of green, red roses too. I watch 'em bloom for me and for you. And I think to myself ... what a wonderful world. Yes, what a wonderful world." -- Louie Armstrong.***

[Robby Johnson]

the Blyth Tait threads on the Eventing forum. It's 2/23-24 at Las Colinas in Dallas.

Your description of yourself just sounded really smooth. The more I read about people, the more I'm of the mind that you shouldn't even consider a relationship until you're 30, and don't commit to one until you're 40!

Of course, I was hook-line-sinkered at 24 and haven't looked back since!

Robby

[SillyHorse]

Name: SillyHorse
Age: 53
Location: Ohio
Hobbies: Eventing, reading.
Education: Under educated! Associates degree in horsey stuff, computer education and art school, too.

Ideal date: The opera! Or a tractor pull is okay, too.

Family plans: I have none of my own. OK for him to have GROWN kids, grandkids are fun.

SO Requirements: Male, 45-65, likes animals (not just to eat), is kind to waitstaff in restaurants, has a strong personality and likes a woman with the same.

[suecoo]

already on my calendar!! I guesss I'm planning on coming! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I'll keep you updated!

Member Of The Texas Clique & BEQS

[MissDayDreamer]

Name: Miss Day Dreamer (MDD)
Age: 19
Location: WA (soon to be England)
Hobbies: Horses(dressage/hunters), writing, photography, camping, hiking, boating (all sorts), iceskating, snow skiing (downhill),uumm, reading, music (playing and listening),and much more.
Education: GED, soon to be in European college for 2 years.
Current Occupation: Business owner, photographer, freelance writer.
Dream Occupation: See above /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif and add dressage trainer.
Goal in life: To be happy, healthy, successful, to have healthy relationships with my family and loved ones, To have enough money to maintain my hobbies and interests...and then a wee bit.
Ideal Date: Open to any ideas (AKA: not in the least bit picky).
Family plans: Married, kids, animals.
SO Requirements: Male, 20-28, honest, good person, looks not overly important, must be able to put up with and understand my interests and hobbies, though need not share same, no smoking please (I have weak lungs), no alcoholics.

[Tin]

I'll play because I find this comical and highly amusing!

Name: Tin
Age: 21
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Hobbies: horses and dodging frost bite
Education: 1 year college design, 1 year architecture
Goal in life: have a beautiful barn filled with horses and having enough money to compete fully
Ideal Date: doing something active like skating, skiing, ski dooing ect.. and then hangout somewhere to talk
Family plans: married, maybe one kid
SO Requirements: between 21-28, average height, must have a sense of humour and accepts my riding. He's got to have more charm and iq than a peanut and a drive to be the best he can be.

<Post tie-back Surgery: 22 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

[Janeway]

Name: Janeway
Age: 28
Location: Vancouver, BC
Hobbies: horses of course, reading, movies, cooking, starting to get into "wellness" stuff like feng shui, eating right to feel good etc.
Goal in life: to learn to relax and enjoy life as it happens
Ideal Date: something simple to start, cofeee and a nice walk, or something very fast paced and fun.
Family plans married would be great, but am more interested in sharing my life with one special person
SO Requirements: a bit like Louise's; a man who likes to talk as I like to listen. Outgoing is a must; I'd like to be encouraged to do things I would normally not try. Kind of like the boy-next-door types /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[RumoursFollow]

Name: RumoursFollow
Age: 21 (well.. close enough)
Location: Clemson, SC ; Gainesville, GA ; Catlett, VA (I am versatile /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif )
Hobbies:horses, needlepoint, entertaining my JRT
Education: 3 years into a Political Science degree- headed to law school
Goal in life: To have a barn full of Amateur horses, 5 dogs, and happiness /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Ideal Date: anywhere other than a frat house
Family plans: marriage? atleast one child - no more than 3
SO Requirements: between 20-30? I dunno.. breathing.. coherent, able to hold conversation, have manners, speak proper english, and get along well with my brother. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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RumoursFollow
Ten Oaks Farm (http://www.geocities.com/tenoakssc/index.html)
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[Heidi]

Name: Hellacious Heidi

Age: Much younger than Quinn at a very youthful 36

Location: VillaTormentJair, Ontario

Hobbies: Shopping, bitching, cooking, reading, tormenting rockologists from the west coast; and playing matchmaker-knowitall

Education: Is a Bhuddist poetry workshop with Alan Ginsberg equivalent to an MBA from Wharton?

Goal in life: To grow to an amazonian 6 feet

Ideal Date: One to which Jude Law is invited

Family plans: To send them off on a year-long round the world cruise without me

SO Requirements: 20-25; dark brown hair, long lashes, tall; hairy backs, okay

/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Louise, I'm thinking and shall report in soon with a suitable prospect.

[Heidi]

I'm going to introduce you to my electrician/groom friend when you venture to Toronto in June!

[KateDB]

Send him on down. I spent New Year's with two squadrons of Canadian men and they were all a blast!!!

[His Greyness]

Wonders will never cease! If I remember correctly there was a thread on this bulletin board in which some of you ladies were bitching royally about your partners, who appeared to have all the appeal of dead skunks, and were plotting ways to ditch them. Now others of you are bemoaning your unattached status. While U.S. culture puts great emphasis on "marriage" the primary beneficiaries of this focus appear to be wedding planners and divorce lawyers. My motto with regard to all of this is:


A bachelor is a man who never makes the same mistake once

/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

(Now removing tongue from cheek)

[Miniwelsh]

Name: Miniwelsh

Age: 25

Location: Washington DC area

Hobbies: Riding when I have the time, going to the beach, shopping...

Education: High school drop out. Currently employed as a legal secretary

Goal in life: To have a BMW converible with Blahnik's glued to the pedals just like Teri Kessler. But I want heels on mine.

Ideal Date: Flying someplace warm, drinking pina coladas, and heading out onto the water in a fast boat.

Family plans: Hmmm...my dislike for children grows by the day. Could you find me someone who only likes animals?

SO Requirements: Over 30, very attractive with deep pockets. Must feel the need to spoil me. Prefer over 6 feet. ideally, I'd like a texan who looks like Colby from Survivor. Back up plans include anyone who is a professional athlete (especially Allen Iverson or Chris Webber!!!!)

Okay everyone...get those filofaxes charged up!

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tle:
I am afraid, however, that we'd be fighting over who gets to ride the TBs though, dear<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks TLE ... at least that was a generous contribution to my enormous collection of creative rejection lines. So far, I don't think anyone has been able to top the woman who couldn't go out with me because she had to stay home and clean the mirrors in her ceiling.

[Everythingbutwings]

Heidi, Beezer - no way we can move in on this one. Let's plan our own wild and woolly table dancing topic.

Kennett Square will tutor us. Moesha will conduct. At least we can do our best to lead astray those VT/MW dreamers! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

(I have seen both of the aforementioned femme fatales and there is NO reason for either to need a topic to garner entertaining sympathy!)

[michigan]

Pleaseohplease do i wish someone normal would see this....

Name: Claire [ aka michigan ]
Age: 16 [ 2 years until i'm 18...]
Location: mi
Hobbies: horses and NASCAR
Education: finished 10th grade
Goal in life: to turn 18 and get into the pits with matt crafton whom i have MET today!
Ideal Date: Michigan International Speedway , then a romantic dinner by candlelight
Family plans: to get married!
SO Requirements:Needs to not dislike horses or nascar . Nuff saif

[Beezer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by michigan:
Pleaseohplease do i wish someone normal would see this....
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Normal? NORMAL?? You want normal and you're posting on THIS BB?? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

***I see trees of green, red roses too. I watch 'em bloom for me and for you. And I think to myself ... what a wonderful world. Yes, what a wonderful world." -- Louie Armstrong.***

[WHOA!]

Hehehe. Ok, my life sucks in so many ways right now that a SO wouldn't change, but he'd definately be nice to have around /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

_Name:_ WHOA!
_Age:_ 23
_Location:_ Indiana, god help me.
_Hobbies:_ riding, drawing, playing the flute. Of course, these activities take place in my spare time, of which I have none.
_Education:_ Soon to have a PhD from a renowned institution
_Goal in life:_ To be at the very top of my field (whatever field that may be), have a lovely family and a lovely jumper which I jump over lovely huge fences.
_Ideal Date:_ Mmm...pretty much anything that involves a man I'm attracted to and good food. If we shoot pool at any point in the evening that's just a plus.
_Family plans: _ No more than 2 kids, lots of pets.
_SO Requirements:_ A guy with a sense of humor, who is a little taller than me (at least 6'3" preferably), and who isn't afraid of feisty women /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Please inquire within. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

WHOA! has Big Whitey. VTrider has PK. Miniwelsh has, well Mr. Wings could make a statement but he has been banished from the LAPTOP!

Not Fair! NO NO NO! /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Rolex tickets definately going to be a major anniversary present DUE ETBW!

Mental note: Let Mr. Wings barbecue lots of protien for FFP. Keeps him busy and his teeny mind occupied!

No more "Drew Barrymore" remarks when he pretends to innocently ask "VTwho? oh, the one who has the beautiful mother and looks like that cute...." STOMP ON MRWINGS! Oh, oops, still logged on? ....

[WHOA!]

Wingsie, maybe my confusion is due to the fact that I've been at work for 14 hours (only 4 more to go, woohoo!) but I have no idea what that post was about! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Oh, and to clarify, Big Whitey is 16 hours away. Mommy WHOA! has Big Whitey, not me. So I am in desperate need of an equine significant other. Maybe I should start a new thread.

[Pirateer]

Name: Rebecca, aka Pirateer
Age: 17 1/2 yrs
Location: Alaska
Hobbies: horses (of course), talking to myself in spanish, corrupting younger men, acting...
Education: Senior in HS. Applying to Colo State, hoping to double major in Sociology and Public Relations
Goal in life: Become an image consultant, preferably a political one. Live outside of D.C., because I loved it when I went there. Be very rich and have nice packers that will pack me around in my old age.
Ideal Date: Go to LARGE horse show, watch yours truly compete (and win, to make it a good date) then off to a restaurant where i CAN and WILL order a grilled cheese sandwhich and french fries.
Family plans: Marriage possible, kids possible, preferably not previous kids. If we find a kid store we can buy them there, right? I want small children to buy ponies for!
SO Requirements: Male, that started (from birth) AS a male. No previous record of marital infidelity, preferred, although I have been the "other woman" more times that I care to admit...Please look like Chad Michael Murray, Brad Pitt, Jude Law, or Billy Idol. Please have a good job, or at least come from old money. Please buy me not diamonds as an engagement ring, but a grey Dutch Warmblood Hunter mare...related to Lucky Boy if you please /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Rebecca
Eeks! My horsie looks like a mule!!!
http://www.virtue.nu/pirateer/home.html

[Priya]

Name: Sarah aka GGold

Age: 22 *sigh* how the time passes

Location: In the sticks in rural Ontario

Hobbies: Horses(Dressage and Hunters), Horse Breeding, Love Genetics(Does that make me a geek), Reading(Yes, I'm a fire hazard), bopping to my tunes, cooking, theater, Shopping for horse related items or books(that's where my disposable income goes!), travel(I leave for Germany in 2 days), and sleeping(yes that's a hobby) /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Education: Immigration Consultant and also Horse Breeding Farm

Goal in life: To be happy. Sounds simple enough eh??? I guess just to live a comfortable life. Not worried about monies, cars, or house but I do still want lots of *coloured* horses.....and a purple and pink polka dot one is at the top of my list!! Also will probably start breeding fancy warmblood ponies(of colour of course) after I have kids.

Ideal Date: Hmmm....what I do is not as important as the person I am with. Pretty much anything goes except anything that will make me lose my dinner f.e. bungee jumping, he can do it and I'll watch /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Family plans: to be married, have kids(3-4) and stay at home with them. Will continue to have the horses and my husband will work.

SO Requirements: Tall, Dark and Handsome(Robby???). Okay he MUST have a good sense of humour, be intelligent and have good family values. No drunks, pot heads or control freaks need apply. Prefer someone who is not mathematically challenged and has some computer skills. Likes to have a good time and not necessarily LOVE horses but atleast understand my passion /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Okay now I had better make sure that my BF doesn't see this /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Catalina]

You all sound like such great people, I wish I had a bunch of men to pass around! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Have any of you tried the Internet to meet men? That is how I met my husband. I wasn't even looking for a man at that time (I was going through a lovely divorce), but we hit it off right away and have been together for 3 1/2 years now. He was completely non-horsey when we met, but he loves the horses now. And, his Troxel, chaps, paddock boots, etc should be arriving from Dover any day now! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[VTrider]

Over 1100 views, and only 46 replies? MEN - WHERE ARE YOU?!?!?

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by VTrider:
MEN - WHERE ARE YOU?!?!?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Some of us dared to jump in and found out we're too old and you don't want to share your horses with us ...

[tle]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Thanks TLE ... at least that was a generous contribution to my enormous collection of creative rejection lines. So far, I don't think anyone has been able to top the woman who couldn't go out with me because she had to stay home and clean the mirrors in her ceiling.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

First... mirrors on her ceiling? There's definitely a comeback in that one. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Second... oh Matt... ya know I love ya, old or not... which btw, you don't look over 40... and you sure as hell don't act it! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif But I WAS eluding to YOU sharing your horses with ME. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[Louise]

Nowhere did I see that the only ones who can post their "requirements" on this thread can be female.

Those males who desire to be considered (Sea Urchin/SimpsoMatt) should be posting themselves.
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"We ride and never worry about the fall.
I guess that's just the cowboy in us all."
Tim McGraw

[tle]

Yeah... what Louise said! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tle:
But I WAS eluding to YOU sharing your horses with ME. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well hellsbells girl ... Little (http://rivendell.cc.uky.edu/beasts/little2.jpg) is too old (31) and arthritic ... you wanna ride Shadowfax (http://rivendell.cc.uky.edu/beasts/shad2.jpg) he's all yours, as long as your life insurance policy is in my name ... now if you're talking about sharing Arthur (http://rivendell.cc.uky.edu/beasts/arthur2.jpg) ... that might require some ... negotiation .. um .. margaritas maybe .. or... uh...

[Posse977]

Name: Posse977
Age: 4.71 in dog years
Location- NE Ohio
Occupation: Fulltime Pharmaceutical Drug Development, Part-time Cop
Education: B.S., O.P.O.T.A.
Hobbies: Dressage (and all things equine), Music, Reading, Music
Goal in Life: Have enough $$ to be secure and enjoy my hobbies, not get in a gunfight
Ideal Date: Quiet dinner followed by a walk (or ride) on the beach
Family Plans- Marriage if I find the right person, kids- probably not, except the 4-legged variety! (stepkids are OK)
SO Requirements: 28-45, no felony convictions, prefer taller thgan 5'7", good sense of humor, loves animals, like to lift heavy things (like hay bales) and clean stalls

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Louise:
Nowhere did I see that the only ones who can post their "requirements" on this thread can be female.

Those males who desire to be considered (Sea Urchin/SimpsoMatt) should be posting themselves.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's because we guys are so easy, we don't have long lists of requirements. And all anybody needs to know about me is accessible with a couple of mouse clicks

[jumpinghfarm]

I got a strange email the other day from

equestriansingles.com it is a site where male and female horsey people go to meet.

The strange part is that I am happily married with 5 kids 12horses 5dogs 4cats and a pet pig on our wonderfull 25.5 acre farm. Ladies it can happen. And no I did not birth all five children my 4 boys are from my hubby's first marriage we have custody and we have a 17month old daughter together. I work full time and have about 10-12 beginner students most adults and keep two horses in training. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif yeah i know I am crazy!!! I just thought I would pass the website on to those of you still looking for your match. Men and Women. Mr. Jumpingh and I have been together almost 7 years coming up on our 5 year wedding anniversery. Good luck to you all. BTW he is a horsey person too. Rides endurance. I pitcrew for him and pitcrews for me at all my events and dressage shows. the best of both worlds /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

nicole
www.jumpinghfarm.com (http://www.jumpinghfarm.com)

[Maria]

Alrighty ladies, if I read correctly SimpsoMatt is easy.

Louise.

tle.

Get off your buns.

OR, maybe you two might like to be wined and dined a little, eh.

SimpsoMatt, whatcha gonna do? You may have a couple of gals fighting over you.

Hmmmmm, maybe my new job could be matchmaker to the COH bbers. hmmmmmm

[KateDB]

There is far too much emphasis on permanent relationships. My observation is that those who are desperately seeking, won't necessarily find. Instead, my thoughts are to enjoy other peoples company, and more importantly one's own company. Have fun with lots of different people and you never know what might turn up.

FWIW-You were better off not going out with that woman, SimpsoMatt, if she is that rude!!! A person has no right being uncivilized, even if he/she isn't interested in another person. What happened to the polite decline? Geez, I am not that old, but am starting to sound more and more like my Mother (a good thing, in my opinion!!!)

But, I'll still answer the question:

Name: KateDB
Age: 35

Location: Eastern most point of West-by-God-Virginia (Almost Heaven!)

Hobbies: Eventing, Foxhunting, Hacking out, whatever riding it takes to improve myself and my horses (ie. willing attend hunter shows, if it is appropriate for that horse). Politics, reading, news and listening to National Public Radio in the barn, house and car, all types of music and dancing in the barn aisle!!!

Education: 4-yr-degree in Political Science from a reknowned women's institution

Goal in life: To be happy with myself, to be with supportive friends and family, to get the most out of life and to improve myself and my surroundings. I have learned more in the last 5 years than in the previous 30, I think!

Ideal Date: Horse-activity is great, but not necessary: Having fun and enjoying someone else's perspective

Family plans: Flexible

SO ATTRACTIONS: Male, sky's the limit. Someone who is HONEST and secure with himself, his opinions and experiences that he is willing to listen and learn from others. Possesses a tremendous sense of humour in order not to take life too seriously. Is observant, pro-active, patient and willing to work hard at anything he might choose to tackle. Funny thing is this is how I would describe my friends both male and female!

[Tackpud]

Ok - I'm late to the party again.....

Name:Tackpud
Age:Yes
Location:VA - Willing to go anywhere as long as there are horses!
Hobbies:Who has time for any when you own horses?!
Education:BA from a great college a few years back (It's in Music Theory and Composition - does that get me brownie points?)
Goal in Life:To meet a wonderful man to spend my life with - and he is a multi-millionaire so I can keep riding! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Ideal Date:It's been so long who remembers what a date is! /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
Family Plans:I have a dog......
SO Requirements:Breathing, Teeth, Age doean't matter if there is lots of $$$$$. Preferably someone who can carry on an intelligent conversation! No drugs or alcoholics please!

[VTrider]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tackpud:_SO Requirements:_Breathing, Teeth, Age doean't matter if there is lots of $$$$$<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The man that built your indoor has a cousin that lives 15 miles from you...not much in the intelligence department, but LOADS of $$$$. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DMK]

OK, I totally giggled when I saw the opening screen for that equestriansingles.com website /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Like when have we ever looked like that while riding a horse? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

But for more giggles, I put in my "request" (36-50, male, GA - not so very picky, I should think...) and came up with 3 pages of hits!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Hmmmm, girls... we may be on the wrong url here... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif (or maybe THEY are! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif )

Whoa... are you sure you don't want to be out..standing in your field? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


"You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty. "
- Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) *

[FairWeather]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> 26 but 28 in two weeks???? How the.....? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I decided that 26 was a fine age, and I'll stay there from now on. /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
But if you look at my galvyns groove in my teeth you'll see nearly 28 years /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Always,
FairWeather
"Just call me mint jelly cuz i'm on the lamb!--Grandpa
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[jreventer]

I'm with cfc on this one-look on the internet!

Really! I met my bf indirectly through the internet(my sister met him over internet and introduced us and from there:) He knew nothing about horses but is eagerly learning-he's already got the troxel hat and we are *ahem* working on the "tight pants" issue. He's not $$$ but I don't need money and right from the bat he understood if he wants me he gets animals too:)

"There are times when you can trust a horse, time when you can't, and times when you have to."

www.boo.riana.com (http://www.boo.riana.com)

[SGray]

VTrider: "There seem to be lots of cool people on this BB who lack a significant other, thus their lives are miserable. Maybe there is an off chance that normal people read this BB (I said off chance)and some of us singles can find that special someone who will make our lives complete. Sniff...Sniff..."

"cool people on this BB" - couldn't agree with you more

"lack a significant other" - it's not a "lack"

"thus their lives are miserable" - not a chance

"that special someone who will make our lives complete" - no one can do that for you - it's up to you

if your life is miserable without a SO, then it will be miserable with a SO


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not that I wouldn't mind if SimpoMatt moved from KY to TX - hey, there's a hunt just up the road from my place

but have to say that I think that His Greyness is has got it about right

[MissDayDreamer]

"And all anybody needs to know about me is accessible with a couple of mouse clicks"

Hun, are you THAT easy to undress??
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MDD

[KateDB]

you said that so much better than I did. That is what I was after....

Be a person whom you find interesting and others will find you to be interesting, too.

(Note, I didn't say pretend to be an interesting person!)

[msj]

Anyway, I'll give it a go.

Name: msj

Age: 56

Location: NY

Hobbies: Horses, reading, love to play cards(NOT Bridge tho)

Education: Associates Degree - Summa Cum Laude
and almost 30 yrs of the OJT. Currently paid same as PhD.

Goal in Life: At this point, just waiting til I can retire!

Ideal Date: 2 weeks in DisneyWorld and the like (so I'm still a big kid at heart).

Family Plans: Too old to have kids YEA!

SO Requirements: Originally, as my sweatshirt says: Wanted, dangerously handsome man, must like horses, have money, and look good in jeans. Will Train.

Frankly right now, would prefer a traveling salesman or a long distance trucker. They can come home about twice/month to pay the bills and help with heavy work and then leave again.

msj

[Maria]

Has SimpsoMatt been scared away? /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[SGray]

KateDB - must be the financial services connection (and thanks, glad it's not just the two grey/gray's)

[SimpsoMatt]

SGray

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SGray:

not that I wouldn't mind if SimpoMatt moved from KY to TX - hey, there's a hunt just up the road from my place
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Texas huh? Hmmm .... best offer I've gotten yet ... nice to know that if I get in much more trouble here, I've got a place to run to ... Texas might be far enough away that my reputation won't precede me.


MissDayDreamer

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MissDayDreamer:
Hun, are you THAT easy to undress??
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

ummm... I could get myself in so much trouble there ... let's just say that I've heard the word No often enough that I know what it means .. but I still don't think I'm able to say it

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maria:
Has SimpsoMatt been scared away? /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh Maria .. trust me honey ... I don't scare away that easy ... Hell, even restraining orders barely work

[tle]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Texas huh? Hmmm .... best offer I've gotten yet ... nice to know that if I get in much more trouble here, I've got a place to run to ... Texas might be far enough away that my reputation won't precede me.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh... yeah... you keep thinking that. Matt, darlin', you should know by now that those of us who know you have at least a few friends. Me thinks your reputation extends a lot farther than Tx!

/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[SimpsoMatt]

tle ... darn, hon ... you keep shooting me down and I'm gonna get some kind of complex

anyway .. you're safe .. I lived in Ohio for 9 years ... I still don't think it's safe for me to venture back across that river

[Maria]

<<<Oh Maria .. trust me honey ... I don't scare away that easy ... Hell, even restraining orders barely work>>>

Alright ladies, we have a live one.
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[tle]

Matt, I haven't shot you down. Did I ever mention what KIND of reputation you have? No! See, I can be nice. /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

As for being safe... well... maybe... but I do tend to cross the river on my own every so often, remember? And I do owe you a drink too. Egads... I think I'm in trouble!

/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[SimpsoMatt]

yeah .. remember what a sucker I am for booze!!! ... I dunno ... maybe I'm the one in trouble

[HeyYouNags]

Could it be I'm falling in love?

Could it be I'm falling in love?

Could it be I'm falling in love?

With yew... with yew... with yew-ew-ew-ew-ew!

Right here on the BB?

/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[SimpsoMatt]

careful nags... you'll scare her away

[SaddleFitterVA]

Age: Then: 17 1/2 yrs (can you say JailBait?), Married at 19, Now: 32

Location: Then: Texas, Now, Eastern Panhandle of WV, just a couple of miles from VA.

Hobbies: horses, he knew I loved them, but this was sneaky, I didn't OWN a horse until 3 months after the wedding /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Education: Then: HS Graduate Now: BBA in Accounting, married when a junior in college

Goal in life: Have fun and find the perfect career which makes enough money to support my habit..umm, I mean horses.

Ideal Date: When you fall in love, doing anything with that person is the ideal date. Anytime food is involved I'm happier though (feed me). I even tolerate air shows and so long as I'm not hungry, won't complain.

Family plans: Shucks, never really thought about it being a "go with the flow" type, ended up with one kid, I wasn't excited about being pregnant, but the hubby was ecstatic, so I had a kid under the agreement that the first 9 months were mine the next 9 years HIS (He was great and has never complained...much...when I disappear for a day or weekend to do horse stuff and left him with his son). He'd love another, but has resigned himself that he isn't likely to get one from the current wife, and he doesn't wish to trade me in.

SO Requirements: To be in love with me and if someone truly loves me he will support me through good and bad, and I need to do the same for him. I fell for this incredibly tall, blonde, cute and good looking guy who I met in the pool at the apartments he lived in during college. He's worked out fine. I guess a college degree was a requirement, so, he had to finish college.

He likes the horses, and now has his own, I need to train her, we decided that our budget could better deal with me taking the time to train a (cheaper) young horse, than buying a sound, trained horse.

Oh, we have a 10 acre farm, 4 horses, 2 dogs, 3 cats and the one son, who we are putting through private school, which elminates all possibility of showing for now!

Robby said it well earlier in this thread, relationships do require some sacrifices, and I know that my hubby makes more of those than I do. I try to keep that in mind when I want to do something horsey, or more importantly, when he wants to do something NOT horsey.

[Deb413]

Add me to the list.......

Name: Deb413

Age: Currently-39 /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif 40 this year

Location: NY

Hobbies: Trying to Showing hunters, the blues

Education: Useless college degree.

Goal in life: To get my own horse and show it. Almost realizing it thanks to Beameup allowing me to work with Dixie. Wonder sometimes who is teaching who?

Ideal Date: Do not like dates. Do not like prunes either. But I do like raisins.

Family plans: Well-eggs are still intact. Have had friends deal with the step kid situation would seriously have to think about that one. I tease my parents that they do not have to ?baby-sit? the my grandchildren. The horse is in day care and the cat is invisible.

SO Requirements: Male-35-45. A sense of humor to deal with my horsey friends and me. A job would be a nice plus. I guess he should be tolerant of my horse habit and I should be with his expensive hobby. It is a gimmie that he should be an animal lover. Oh, a non-snorer PLEASE!

[goobs]

Equestriansingles.com is pretty funny!

Anyway, I posted my friend up there, he's looking and he sounds like he fits the description some of you posted! He's older though but a great guy! Not a cowboy, he rode GP jumpers (was very successful at it) and went pretty high up the scale in eventing too (success there too). Loves classical music, good food and wine, no kids never been married. Loves children though! and he's definitely not a nerd! We all love him to death, but alas, we are all taken already! Sometimes we joke and tell him he just cannot find someone because we all need him too much as far as the horses are concerned! ha!

[FirstCry]

Deb413, your gonna be 40 this year. HS, we must go party on your B-day. And would you look at that your B-day falls on a Saturday. How convienent. Muwhahaha.

I'll leave Tom at home too, I promise.

Member of the Baby Greenie Support Group of North America

"GOD BLESS AMERICA"

[Deb413]

Will be pet sitting in Spencerport while P&P go to Aruba for two weeks /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Told them they had take me.

Hot tub party /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[VTrikki]

Well I currently have my plate a little full when it comes to the men department but its always good to have more options!

Name: Nikki, known by my fellow hokies as Trikki or Trix.

Age: 21

Location: Virginia Tech till May, then hopefully I will relocate into the home of a my new man who is loaded.

Education: Soon to have a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.

Goal in life: To be married to a very weathy man who is sexy and buys me lots of horses and sends me off to horse show all year long. I would also like to have a part time job driving monster trucks or heavy machinery.

Hobbies: is partying a hobby? hunting, fishing, skiing, wakeboarding, and running from the law

Ideal date: Going to a monster truck show and eating chicken wings. If this is not feasable then riding four-wheelers and eating any large quantity of food available will be sufficient.

SO requirements: Large bank account, willing to bail me out of jail, and wont give me a hard time about my large appetite. Control freaks need not apply I seem to be uncontrolable. I dont do clingy men very well either. I would prefer an OLDER man that is willing to leave me his inheritance.

[buryinghill1]

Shouldn't this thread be titled
Single Straight Men? Therefore leaving an opening for yet another thread... men looking for other than straight men? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[2Dogs]

just call me the old grey nag - you all are so blissfully YOUNG........
MOI: will be 50 this year (with a major woopdeedo in Middleburg to be follwed immediately by whatever plastic surgery $50 dollars will buy....)
HOME: sugar, where else but the South, bless your heart
EDUCATION: waaay too many degrees
GOALS: To live on a small horse farm in Virginia,with lots of quadrupeds, and with time to read. If I have to keep working, I am forming an all female company
THE GUY: A funny man who doesn't mind living next door and would let me stop working, dagnabit, cause it IS intefering with my riding!

Pshaw, the 2Dogs are such good company

[Duffy]

Ok, goobs - Where is this paragon??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[jumpinghfarm]

didn't think about it until after lunch. My brother took me to lunch today.

Here is a description:

Male Single 38 next month
never been married no children but wants both if he meets the right person

Location: Winston-Salem NC

Horses: None but is willing to hang out with mine has even helped me at shows upon occasion so there is hope.

Looks: 6'1 dark blond/light brown hair kinda GQ look to it broad shoulders(works out daily) well built.

Education: degree in anthropology but is a bar manager at a high end restaurant. Makes great $$$$$ not afraid to spend it on a date. even bought me a horse once....Well loaned me the money ...... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

He loves the outdoors and is incredibly handy with a hammer, fence and barn building if nessesary. Can gourmet cook, loves to read, always is working on some project. Not afraid to get his hands dirty.

Let me know if you are interested..... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I am trying to find him a good horse woman so I can have a riding buddy. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

he is looking for

Female 24-36ish that is single but looking for longterm type relationship. He wants to someday have children of his own. she must be fit (most horsey people are) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif not a couch potato etc etc. let me know guys feel free to email me. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[MAD]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>posted by jumpinghfarm:
hmmmm here is a prospect for you....

Let me know if you are interested..... I am trying to find him a good horse woman so I can have a riding buddy...

he is looking for...

Female 24-36ish that is single but looking for longterm type relationship. ....let me know guys feel free to email me.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think you will have him married off in a month!

[Miniwelsh]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:

(I have seen both of the aforementioned femme fatales and there is NO reason for either to need a topic to garner entertaining sympathy!)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Okay, had lunch with a VERY wealthy gentleman today. I was informed that I was very "natural" looking and he wondered if I would be able to dress up enough for outings to the Kennedy Center. Hel-lo...those who have seen me can vouch that "natural" probably wouldn't be used to describe me! The past month I have met

Man # 1: Informed me that I needed to gain 20 pounds in order to have a nice ass.

Man #2: Very hot, BMW convertible, great conversation, until ten minutes in he informed me that we would have a beautiful child/ Check please...

Man #3: Plastic surgeon with a serious nose candy problem, something that came out on our second date.

Then, my bombshell date today.

so far I am batting zero
/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[goobs]

Duffy - he is in NY. I (and all my friends) are hoping he will hook up with another horsey person!

[Miniwelsh]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jumpinghfarm:

Female 24-36ish that is single but looking for longterm type relationship. He wants to someday have children of his own. she must be fit (most horsey people are) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif not a couch potato etc etc. let me know guys feel free to email me. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't know about the long term relatinship part, or the children part....but I fit the age range!!! When's he coming to DC???? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

[2Dogs]

Miniwelsh: your post re: recent dates is why, although I grew up in DC, I did not consider moving back when I left California 2 years ago. Beginning to sound very L.A.

[appyhunter]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SimpsoMatt:
Quote: "Originally posted by VTrider:
MEN - WHERE ARE YOU?!?!?"

Some of us dared to jump in and found out we're too old and you don't want to share your horses with us ...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Let's see, I am 50, so.. what is too old?????

I have four horses, with one due anytime. So I think I could share..... Phil is old enough to be started under saddle... or for a more relaxing ride...my stallion, or for the true neophyte, a western saddle with horn to hang onto on Leaf, who is guaranteed to go thru the Colorado Rockies in four hoof drive. Hang on and you will both come home..

What am I looking for?

A fiscally responsible adult. I am NOT anyone's 'mom' and I WON't support a male for the dubious pleasure of part time company.

A brain, with a sense of humor. Preferably not irretreivably entrenched in the scatological category.

The smart man loves my cooking. Actually THAT requirement is no problem.... (:

Hmmmm, I am asking too much here... STILL LOOKING!

[mwalshe]

OMG that Equestrian Singles thing is huge!! I got 400+ hits on my query. I had no idea there were 400 single heterosexual horsemen in the ENTIRE WORLD.

I'm going back to pick out my future bf from the catalog.

[This message was edited by maggymay on Feb. 09, 2002 at 04:19 AM.]

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Miniwelsh:

Man # 1: Informed me that I needed to gain 20 pounds in order to have a nice ass.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Poor guy probably suffers from the delusion that all women like to be told they don't need to lose weight .. but that's sure an ass-backwards way to say it!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Man #2: Very hot, BMW convertible, great conversation, until ten minutes in he informed me that we would have a beautiful child/ Check please...
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just proves the old joke .. the difference between a porcupine and a BMW ... porcupine has the pricks on the outside.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Man #3: Plastic surgeon with a serious nose candy problem, something that came out on our second date.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just be thankful he didn't offer to construct a nice ass for you.

[Duffy]

Miniwelsh - At least you're going on dates in your "hometown"! LOL I have yet to go on a date with anyone who lives within 7 hours of me! Don't get me wrong - there are good things about this situation as well. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif But, sometimes, I'd like to go to a non-kid movie or go out to dinner with someone who I don't have to set it up weeks in advance because of the travel involved! /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

goobs - perhaps you could email me? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[2Dogs]

Y'all come on down to Charlotte - lots of fellas here! However, ruminating about Miniwelsh's experiences, I did recently have a first date (lunch)with Lamarr (now no sniggers, that is a fine southern name), and torwards the end of our meal he told me I reminded him of his second wife. I looked somewhat startled and asked"but I thought you had only been married once..?".
"I have" he replied.
oh lawdy

I just got back from a leadership conference so sorry I'm so late jumping in!!

Name: StrideRite
Age: 19 1/2 (20 in August)
Location: Kansas, but plan on moving to east coast after college
Hobbies: Student Goverment, Choir, Theatre, Horses/Teaching lil kids to ride
Education: currently working towards my Bachelors in K-9 Education
Goal in life: To make a difference in the world
Ideal Date: Dinner and a movie. Dinner is time to talk and get to know each other and movie is a time for no uncomfy silence /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Family plans: I want to be a mommy someday! Though I MUST MUST wait till after college!
SO Requirements: Must have a great smile (and smiel a lot), love to have fun, love to cuddle!

**Elizabeth***
The former I'm real
Disgruntled College Students Clique ROCKS!!!!!
Proud Bubblehead for 8 years
"Who can say when your heart sighs, only time" --Enya

[Elghund2]

Well it seems that Cactus Lil does not like sociale and formal functions. We have decided that if I join a Hunt I will have to have a girlfriend to take to the formal occassions.

Any takers?

Ooooo I love to get dressed up!!

**Elizabeth***
The former I'm real
Disgruntled College Students Clique ROCKS!!!!!
Proud Bubblehead for 8 years
"Who can say when your heart sighs, only time" --Enya

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Elghund2:
We have decided that if I join a Hunt I will have to have a girlfriend to take to the formal occassions.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Skip the formal occasions .. .they're no fun anyway. Save your energy for the hunt field ... make sure you start each day with a full flask and you won't lack for companionship. One crafty woman in our hunt (lawyer, naturally) has learned to top the popularity scale by withholding her flask until late in the day when all the others are empty. There's nobody more beautiful than a woman with a full flask when yours is empty.

[SGray]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Elghund2:
Well it seems that Cactus Lil does not like sociale and formal functions. We have decided that if I join a Hunt I will have to have a girlfriend to take to the formal occassions.

Any takers?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

as with SimpsoMatt I think that the meets would be much more fun than the formals

[Coreene]

How about one of my clients forwarded me a bio off that site? A H/J trainer in Orange County.

[KateDB]

Nothing like tossing back a Scotch (or two, three, four...., recapping a great day's hunting, scoping out the silent auction and dancing like a fool.
I had a blast a few weeks ago at a certain Virginia hunt's ball. Got to be just as comfortable in Melton and mud as silk and tafetta (or dinner jackets and scarlet tails for you fellas)!!!

[jumpinghfarm]

i'll be sure to ask him. heheheh he likes to travel.


/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
nicole

[Sonesta]

Okay, Matchmaker Rebecca here. Here's what I've got on my list of goodies (all are in Houston area):

42 year old career police officer, anglo-hispanic (but doesn't speak much spanish) very cute and well built. College degree. Never been married, but definitely marriage material. Picky. Wants a woman who is "solid mentally" and fun-loving. He is an artist with a wicked sense of humor and loves sailing. Likes horses just fine. Rides mine occaisionally. Does not drink (allergic reaction) or do any type of drug. Definitely a plum.

46 year old insurance executive (Hey, I know, but someone's got to do it). VERY bald, but also very sweet. Married once many years ago. VERY shy, but is a hoot when he gets to know you. Was my husband's fraternity brother in college. Long ago reformed alcholic (no worries. He's clean). No drugs. This is not a glamour boy, but is a solid citizen with good career and loving personality. Likes animals, but does NOT ride. Says "Horses and I have an agreement. I don't ride them and they don't kick me."

42 year old lawyer, divorced has 2 small kids. Practices internet law and teaches at a law school. Oddball sense of humor. Likes horses a lot, but does not own one. Comes out and rides mine. Fearless! Would be great fun at shows. Balding, but kinda cute.

Okay, I'm taking orders now.

Rebecca www.sonestafarms.com (http://www.sonestafarms.com)
"Find something you love & call it work."

[Louise]

Methinks you better give Rebecca a call - pronto!!

I'd go for the insurance executive myself, if I wasn't all the way up here in the frozen north!
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"We ride and never worry about the fall.
I guess that's just the cowboy in us all."
Tim McGraw

[tle]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Skip the formal occasions .. .they're no fun anyway.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

If they're no fun, you're either not hanging out with the right people or you're doing it wrong.

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If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[Sonesta]

I see Portia with the cop, myself.

Rebecca www.sonestafarms.com (http://www.sonestafarms.com)
"Find something you love & call it work."

[Applesauce]

All I work with are a bunch of cute single cops. One in particular though I'd love to see hooked up with a good woman.

Here's his stats...
34 single (divorced), no kids, about 6'1", good build, nice looking with dark hair, green eyes and clean shaven (except when he does under-cover work). Owns his own home. Financially stable with a good job & benefits. Fabulous sense of humor. Makes me laugh ALL THE TIME! I've known him about 10 years and he's one of my best "guy" friends. Likes horses, even rode because his ex-wife rides. Would go to shows and would help out around the barn. He just wants to be included! He's a real sweetheart.

He's looking for someone tall 5'6" or above (he likes tall) and with a good build. What can I say, he's a guy!!! 23-35 years old, has a stable career, independant, likes to have quiet evenings and romance, He's not big into the bar scene...he'll go but prefers one on one type things or with a small group of people. He'll travel a little to date but because his schedule is so hectic, it would be better if he met someone in the central Virginia area. He lives in Charlottesville.

E-mail me at cwells@ntelos.net if you are interested!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I edited because Duffy made a good point. I'm the one that originally said 26-35 but he's not picky as long as his date is mature, likes to have fun, and has a good sense of humor.

"Ladies and gentlemen, follow my advice. Take off your pants and slide on the ice." quote from the tv series M*A*S*H

[This message was edited by Applesauce on Feb. 13, 2002 at 07:14 PM.]

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tle:

If they're no fun, you're either not hanging out with the right people or you're doing it wrong.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Maybe I'm prejudiced, but in my experience, the "right people" are more likely to be found in the hunt field or on an x-c course. The formal occasions tend to be stuffed with folks who never get near a horse

(or was that an offer to be my date for the hunt ball????)

[KateDB]

however, my thought is that the "right" people are found in the hunt field and at the good parties with overwhelming enthusiasm for both!
Would you agree, TLE?

[tle]

Yes, Kate, I'd agree.

Obviously, Matt, you've never been to a USCTA dinner/dance at the annual conventions. Last one I was at was 3 years ago, but we closed the ballroom down (with LOTS of dancing and we even brought our own booze!!) and then proceeded to invade the closed hotel bar and *I* left at 4am... there were still plenty of people there.

See... you're out with the wrong crowd (but at least you're a good groupie). /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

(I don't remember receiving any invitation to accept!)

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[Trooper]

So goobs ... he's in NY??? Any interest in a city girl??

Here's me:
Age: 29 (really!)
Location: NYC
Education: BA in Political Science from Vanderbilt, MBA in Finance from NYU
Occupation: Banker
Hobbies: One horse - eventual Showjumper (he's green), skiing, sailing, reading
Perfect Date: There is no perfect date, as someone else said, if you're with the right person, its all fun!
Looking for: Male, 27-40, I'm 5'9" looking for someone as tall or taller, fun loving, makes me laugh, won't mind helping me polish my boots!


MAD - you're in my area, you've even met my horse, got anyone who might be interested in a tall red-head who works 60 hours a week?

[hobson]

OK gals, as the wife of a cyclist, I highly recommend looking into that sport to find decent BFs! Here are my reasons:

1. It is a male-dominated sport. Any woman who turns up on a training ride is NOTICED. Almost all the people I've ridden with are very welcoming to newcomers. If you don't want to ride a bike, hang out at races! You DC/MD/VA-ers, go to the National Capital Velo Club web site for their calendar of races! Volunteer to operate a sign-in table or something.

2. Cyclists do a LOT of riding. They will not complain when you disappear for most of the weekend to ride your horse. Just be patient when they go on about lactate thresholds, and mutter things like "ten by ten by ten at 5 beats below LT" to themselves.

3. Need I say that of all the athletes, cyclists have THE best physiques? Let's face it--marathon runners look like corpses in sneakers, football players will suffer steroid-induced heart attacks at age 40, and hockey players all need first aid for their hair.

4.There are amateur races even for the 50 and up crowd. You'll find eligible, fit, and good-looking bachelors of all ages at races.

5. They are used to spending 3,000 bucks just for a lousy bike frame, and are constantly looking for reasons to shop for parts and upgrading forks and brackets and whatnot. A cyclist will fully support your need for a new saddle, even when you already have three.

6. They do not require expensive and ostentatious vehicles to feel more like a man. They know that on 2 wheels they can instantly kick the butt of that wide-necked dork driving the Expedition.

So...that said, I found my honey in a scruffy bar, but whatever--check this population out!

[goobs]

Trooper - I think he is not quiet what you would want. He's 46 and he's 5'8"!!! boo hoo! I tell ya, the pickings are so darn slim! He's a heck of a guy though. All the married women at the stables tell him if they weren't married they'd marry him hands down! (lots of good that does him!)

I work in the city - where do you board?

[HeyYouNags]

Hey Sonesta, about that stock you're advertising, are any of them good shippers? They'd have to be vanned to the East Coast. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I've got a 35 y.o., very tall, ex-NFL player here in So. MD., good with horses, excellent conformation. Unfortunately, not only is he unbroke, you can't even get a halter on him. Ladies, he's yours if you can catch him. Although even if you can't catch him, he's nice to just see standing out there in the field. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Canter]

You guys are nuts /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[2Dogs]

Right ON Hobson!
Cycling is my other sport and everything you said is so very true!!!! I am just eyeballing my first "expensive" bike and am hesitating because a) if I ever do get a horse that is nearby, I may not spend enough time on the bike to justify its expense......and b) it would take my horse money.
but as for the group that rides - yes, it is guys who always feel guilty about how much they spend on their bike stuff so they don't blink when you spring that little ole Jimmy's bridle on them, heh heh

[Duffy]

Hey applesauce! Tell your guy that he's limiting himself dramatically with that upper age limit! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Janeway]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by hobson:
3. Need I say that of all the athletes, cyclists have THE best physiques? Let's face it--marathon runners look like corpses in sneakers, football players will suffer steroid-induced heart attacks at age 40, and hockey players all need first aid for their hair. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

OMG Hobson! that is soooo true! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I shall have to consider that. There is this great little cafe not to far from me that seems to attract cyclists of Italian breeding. There are always loads of tall, dark haired handsome men sitting there in spandex with their flashy bikes... not that i've looked that hard you know /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Running clubs are supposed to be a good way of meeting men too. Too bad I don't like to run /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

This is a fun thread /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Trooper]

Goobs - I board up at Riverstone in Garrison NY, what about you?

[Velvet]

Being the ultimate DQ I see no need to list my stats, only those required of the man. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

He must have more money than Bill Gates, adore me and know that he will never come before ME, ME, ME--or the horses, my manicure appointment, the chauffer, the dogs, the hairstylist... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

It's all about ME, ME, ME!!! (The only signature worthy of a real DQ.)

[Applesauce]

Actually, I set that limit. He's not confined to that age group as long as the girl has a good job, career oriented, mature, and so on. Actually, I'll go back and edit my message. Since he's 34 he's just kind of wary of "younger" women. But I don't see where a limit of somewhere like 23 or 24 would matter as long as she doesn't mind dating someone in his 30's.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, follow my advice. Take off your pants and slide on the ice." quote from the tv series M*A*S*H

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tle:

Obviously, Matt, you've never been to a USCTA dinner/dance at the annual conventions.
See... you're out with the wrong crowd (but at least you're a good groupie). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I've never been to USCTA dinner/dance, but even without having been to one, I'm willing to accept your claim that they're fun. I assume that most of the people in attendance are either eventers or SOs of eventers, and I've never met an eventer I didn't like (in fact, I have this unfortunate habit of liking some more than I should).

But USCTA events are not what I was talking about. The post that I was responding to referred to formal hunt occasions. And they're a lot different. I just took a quick look at our hunt membership list. About half the families who are members of our club don't have a single member that hunts or rides. And those are the people that show up at the hunt ball, people who wouldn't get within half a mile of a horse, but who think it sounds classy to claim they're members of a hunt club. I have no desire to put on a tux and hang out with people like that; I'd rather pull on my breeches, get on my horse, and hang out with my true friends.

No, I'm not out with the wrong crowd .. I'm out with the right crowd, like I was today (is this the place to mention my spectactular fall in front on an ESPN camera crew?). If I went to the formal hunt balls that are full of phonies, I'd be out with the wrong crowd.

[Duffy]

Hmmmm...applesauce....I was referring to the other end of that age limit!! In other words, those of us with more maturity!! hehe /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Lita]

I would like to play too as I have just become available again( dont get married, I almost did)
I'm a little late but its always better late then never!!

Name: Lita
From: Ontario Canada
Age: 23
Hobbies: Hunters and I'm gonna get back into the AQHA.
Education:Graduated HS, went to college it was pointless, now working as a Vet. Asst.
Ideal Date: Tall, dark, handsome, must like horses and have enough money to support my habbit.
Family Plans: Horses and dogs some barn cats thats it!!
SO Requirments: 23-27, smart funny etc.

[hobson]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Janeway:


I shall have to consider that. There is this great little cafe not to far from me that seems to attract cyclists of Italian breeding. There are always loads of tall, dark haired handsome men sitting there in spandex with their flashy bikes... not that i've looked that hard you know /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Go for it! Wander up to them and ask about their club or something, or say you've been wanting to try out cycling. As long as you're OK with the dude shaving his legs, it's a decent bunch (granted, cycling DOES have its share of guys with testosterone-display issues, but they're pretty easy to pick out and discard right away).

[Applesauce]

LMAO...........Okay....here's the limit.

ALIVE AND BREATHING.........but has a steady job.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, follow my advice. Take off your pants and slide on the ice." quote from the tv series M*A*S*H

[Duffy]

Per Applesauce: "ALIVE AND BREATHING.........but has a steady job."

Hmmm...How's about alive and breathing...steady income and works part-time steadily, mostly to keep my brain in active mode! (Have to have the other time for my kids, horse, and COTH BB, ya know. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Applesauce]

Email me at cwells@ntelos.net /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

"Ladies and gentlemen, follow my advice. Take off your pants and slide on the ice." quote from the tv series M*A*S*H

[tle]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>eventers or SOs of eventers, and I've never met an eventer I didn't like (in fact, I have this unfortunate habit of liking some more than I should).<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmmmm.... not sure I should comment here. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>But USCTA events are not what I was talking about. The post that I was responding to referred to formal hunt occasions. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

True, but I guess my point is that if you find a lot of fun people while riding, they can't be all bad when it comes to partying (hunters and eventers, IMHO, are pretty much the same "type" of people). but I do have to agree with your assessment of those who are non-riding members. Not sure I'd want to voluntarily spend time aroudn those as well. But what about just hanging with the fun people?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>No, I'm not out with the wrong crowd .. I'm out with the right crowd, like I was today (is this the place to mention my spectactular fall in front on an ESPN camera crew?).<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Of course you realize my earlier comments were pretty much a joke... since I always see you at events, of course you're hanging with the right crowd! Just trying to help. But I *really* want to know what's up with this fall you're talking about!! (anything for some good teasing material that can be brought up at later dates).

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[SimpsoMatt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tle:
But I *really* want to know what's up with this fall you're talking about!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't know if I'll survive the editing. ESPN is shooting a story on "Kentucky Basketball and other sports", or something like that. They decided foxhunting would be a good "other sport". At best, we'll be a very brief filler, because they just came out and shot us going over one jump. I was close to the back of the field, and Arthur decided to humiliate me in front of the camera by refusing and catapulting me over the jump. No harm done to anything except my ego, which was shattered beyond repair ages ago. Well .. my helmet's probably a loss too .. I smacked the coop pretty hard with my head. Only visible damage is some torn felt, but I think I hit it hard enough to worry about whether its protective ability has been reduced. We made it over on the second try.

[tle]

LOL Sorry... the picture is just too funny (especially thinking that Arthur set it all up.. sounds like something Char would do /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ). Glad you survived. If you see it on ESPN, you'll have to tape it.

If Dressage is a Symphony... Eventing is Rock & Roll!

[SimpsoMatt]

ESPN aint available out in my neck of the woods (hell .. I was doing good just to get a phone), and I don't have a working VCR