Role call: VA/DC/MD BBers

[Catalina]

I know that there are a lot of you out there, but I am not sure who you all are. So, here is your chance to sound off and all post in one place. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

My horses, my husband and I are in Hagerstown, MD (land of rocks /infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif )

[This message was edited by cfc on Feb. 04, 2002 at 11:11 AM.]

[Catalina]

I know that there are a lot of you out there, but I am not sure who you all are. So, here is your chance to sound off and all post in one place. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

My horses, my husband and I are in Hagerstown, MD (land of rocks /infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif )

[This message was edited by cfc on Feb. 04, 2002 at 11:11 AM.]

[Dementia 13]

I am MargaretF and I keep my horse, Phyllis (Twilight)at Merrymount Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.

I ride with Catherine Farley, and Kenny Krome when Catherine can't come to shows.

Moesha is my dear friend and show buddy, even though he is mean to me sometimes and makes fun of me, just because I am a lowly adult jumper rider and not as cool as he is, now that he is an amateur owner jumper rider and thinks he's all that.

"What lamp has destiny to guide her little children stumbling in the dark?"

[Everythingbutwings]

My horses are in Clifton.

I ride with anyone who will let me /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Tootsie]

ETBW, I am orginially from Woodbridge however I have moved out to Winchester for college. I do sort of miss my hometown though. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I live in Winchester (for school) but ride at my instuctor's place which is between Winchester and Leesburg.

"The Assyrian program of exterminating various ethnic groups generally failed to promote cultural diversity."-- Non Campus Mentis

[HN73]

I live in Amissville, a la my profile, and keep my three wild beasts at my house.

***There's no place like first place.***

[artienallie]

I'm in Great Falls, VA. My horses live down the road from me. I'm on winter hiatus with riding, and I'm in search of a new eventing instructor.

[SaddleFitterVA]

I live between Charles Town, WV and Berryville, VA.

Keep 4 beasts at home on my farm, have recently started taking lessons at Brandenburg Farm, which I am truly enjoying and learning tons!

[bayfilly]

I live on the Eastern Shore of MD, have a OTTB that I keep at a small barn nearby.

[HeyYouNags]

Davidsonville, MD (outside of Annapolis), and the 5 nags live at home.

Hey Margaret, the first riding lessons I ever took were at Merrymount. I was 7 years old, and the place was almost new. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif You can figure out for yourself how long ago that was.

Ah, fond memories of getting tossed over the head of a school horse, onto my young noggin, on the pavement on Tippett Road (trail ride!)

[rescuemom]

I'm Cris, from Germantown. My horse lives at Spring Fever Farm in Mt. Airy, which is conveniently close to Days End Farm, where I do my rescue work. I train with Nancy Cross, wallet and horse willing. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[ClemsonGraduateRider]

I reside in Chantilly, VA - in Fairfax Cty. My pony lives in Centreville, VA behind South Riding. Although I am in Clemson as we speak my heart is in VA!!!! I will be back at least for a little while after I graduate in May.

[CBoylen]

We're in Monkton, which is in the northern part of MD. If you pass our exit you go over the Penn state line /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif It's a very horsey little area, Jack Stedding has some stalls at my trainer's barn, as well as across the street, so we have a great time in our ring most days. Also, the hunt meets right down the road, and anyone who rides can be found at the Manor Tavern, which is a blessed two miles away /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Dementia 13]

C. Boylen I remember the Manor Tavern quite well from my brief days at Oldfields School, back about 1,000 years ago! You don't by chance know Laurel Mullen, do you? I have her old horse.

hey you nags -- the horse wasn't King, was it? If so, he's still at Merrymount! They have a couple left over from the old days.

"What lamp has destiny to guide her little children stumbling in the dark?"

[Pixie Dust]

I'm in pastural Croom MD, 17 miles from the Capitol. The horsies live in my back (and front) yard.

I grew up in Harford County and used to board at Olney Farm in Joppa

BGoosewood in Goosewood and therefore TweedleDEE

http://hometown.aol.com/bgoosewood/index.html

[dogchushu]

I live in Reisterstown, and my horse lives up in Westminster.

"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." -- Lily Tomlin

[Janet]

I live in Nokesville (SW of Manassas) and my (4) horses (Spy, Music, Belle, Brain) live there too.
My instructors include Stephanie Millham, Gegi Winslett, Pam Simoneau, and Barbara Lawrence (dressage, jumpers, hunters, eventing respectively).

[Duffy]

I live about 5 minutes from VTrider, just west of Richmond. Gramento and Mini (my daughter's pony) live in Manakin-Sabot - about 15 minutes from my home. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[sarapony]

I live in DC and currently have my (lame-boohoo)mare in town at the Park stables. But we are looking for a new home for the mare. MagaretF has given me some barn ideas so wish me luck
Marit

[CBoylen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MargaretF:
C. Boylen I remember the Manor Tavern quite well from my brief days at Oldfields School, back about 1,000 years ago! You don't by chance know Laurel Mullen, do you? I have her old horse.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I remember Laurel Mullen as a junior, but I haven't seen her in a long time.

[Kennett Square]

Laurel is a Dr, now and working with underprivledged families in the Midwest I believe. I spoke to her mom, who lives near Lexington, VA, and said that was what she was doing.

I have my horse at Cavallo Farm and commute to there (Chantilly)from Alexandria on a daily basis

[JenEM]

I too am originally from Hagerstown, MD, but am at college in Roanoke, VA. However, when I'm at home, I ride just over the state line into PA /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[AM]

I live in Bethesda and my horse lives in Davidsonville.

[Hoofer]

I live in Great Falls and my horses live in Arcola! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[web girl]

I'm also in the Hagerstown, MD area...my horse is an OTTB who is currently having an identity crisis! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Dolce Vita]

I live in Warrenton, VA and my horse lives there too -- about 15 mins away! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

.:*Chelsea & Sonnet*:.
- Formerly Hats Off -

http://community.webshots.com/user/tothestars

[Erin]

"naplis"... aka annapolis to the non-merlinders in the room. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

horsies are in harwood, which is near davidsonville, and about 20 minutes from me. yay! lucky me /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[Lazy Palomino Hunter]

I'm in Bel Air, MD (lol I sympathize w/ whoever said "the land of rocks" comment- we have no dirt. It is solid bedrock down to the mantle around here...).

.:*^ Alison ^*:.
founder of
E-Bay Addict Clique

[Ally210]

Im from Alexandria but I go to school in Fredericksburg and ride for the school here but my horses are in Lorton...about half way in between /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ErinR]

I live in Gaithersburg with my husband Steve and dog Hershey. The horses Piglet( 19 yr old gelding supposed to be a Hannovarian but I suspect he is a standardbred), Linen (8 yr old standardbred mare) and Zips Dancing Queen (5 yr old quarter horse mare) live at a nice family run farm in Libertytown, which is in Frederick County near the Carroll County line. I work in Baltimore city so I spend a great deal of time in my car.

[KLS]

another vote for Bel Air, MD here... although i respectfully disagree with Alison that our town is more properly called "land of houses," since they just seem to sprout straight outta the ground /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif .

horses live in the backyard, where the lovely State Roads types had to build a tunnel under Rt 924 so the horses could get from one pasture to the other. the highway went thru in the early 80's and took 10acres right straight out of the middle of the farm-- blah.

[snapper]

My husband and I live in Sterling, Snapper lives in Waterford. Virginia that is!

[Natalie]

I'm in Havre de Grace....where the Chesapeake and the Susquehanna meet. Oh yes, and the Decoy Capitol of the world /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif .

~Natalie
"Throw your heart over the fence and your horse will follow."

[ThunderingKnight]

I feel like I know you, does that count?? /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[E]

I live in Richmond VA and my horses live in Manakin Sabot, VA which is 20-30 min from my school/house depending on traffic.

E
Count down to departure for Ocala:
2 weeks and 2 days
Da Hoss is currently in Ocala, Florida waiting for the horseshow!

[Nylar]

My name's Ellen, and I'm from Catonsville, MD.

I have one horse, Dunn by Picasso. He lives at Marriotsville Ridge Farm in Marriotsville MD. Our trainer is Courtney Luiza.

However I go to college in Chambersburg, PA, so I only see my beast on occasional weekends. I still haven't found a good place to ride up here besides at school, so I'm down to only riding a couple days a week during the school year.

"Technology is my friend, and sooner or later I will beat my friend into submission."

[creseida]

This is Creseida, oddly enough, the name of my horse.

I live in the middle of nowhere between Fredericksburg and Warrenton.

I keep my 22 year old spoiled mare in the back yard.

I ride with Monique Bernardo at Highpoint Farm in Warrenton.

I work at The Best Tack Shop in Warrenton (and most anywhere) along with Kryswyn, another VA Cliquer

....I'm sinking
in the Quicksand
of my thoughts /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif.....

[Lisamarie8]

I'm LisaMarie, owner of the most fat and fantabulous Whiskey riniging in at a VERY young 23 and Furry and Sleepy 3 year old Ozzy in the far corner wearing the red trunks. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I've been MIA as of late, but SWEAR to get off my ass and start posting again (I got an e-mail from FW threatening a search party)

I am NOW living in Gaithersburg (Mont Village) and my boys for the time being in Glenwood looking like icelandic ponies wearing legwarmers /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

--Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

[Trixie]

I live on the borderline of Silver Spring and DC, work in DC, ride in Silver Spring. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Kryswyn]

This is Kryswyn, which is the name of my farm and my Kennel Prefix for the Jack Russell Terriers I raise. Right now, Kryswyn Iona is *helping* me type this by sitting on my left shoulder. Which is painful. It's going numb now....

We're all in Brightwood, VA about halfway between Warrenton & Charlottesville. The ponies all live with other people now, I sold them!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Absolut Equestrian]

dogchushu - Where in Westminster? I grew up there!

I currently reside in College Park during the week with very little horse exposure, but I go home to Butler on the weekends. I am in Wakefield Valley Pony club in Westminster as well /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

*Absolut Equestrian*

"Ride softly, and carry a big stick" /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Member of the Disgruntled College Students Clique, Night Owl Support Group

[jsg24]

I live in Bethesda temporarily but am from VA. My horses live in Bealton VA.

[BaByHuEy1234]

I live in Richmond, VA and board my two horses in Manakin-Sabot at The Galloping Field.

~*Tracey, Just Ducky (The garbage disposal) and Baby Huey (The monster sized horsey)*~

[M.K.Smith]

I live in the Conowingo/Rising Sun area of MD. My 3 girls live on a farm in Rising Sun. My fiance & I recently purchased some land in Rising Sun. I can't wait till my horses and I live in the same place (that probably won't happen for a few years).

MKB...

[Courtknee202]

I'm in Stafford, and when I get my horsey he'll be in Fredericksburg.

[mizzwade]

I live in Falls Church and my horses Woodie and Howie live at Woodhall Farm in Aldie. Prince Woodie is currently living at Wingspread Farm in Ocala, Florida getting ready for the OCALA circuit.

PS It was 80 degrees on Saturday - I've got the sunburn to prove it!! Now I'm back in FREEZING VA - UGH

mizzwade

[HelenD]

My husband and I just purchased an old farm house down the road "a piece" from Cresida. We're gutting it and completely re-doing it. (Unfortunately, our old house sold WAY before the new on is going to be finished, so we're living our of boxes and suitcases for now) When the house is finished, then we'll start on the barn and fencing. But for now, the horses are 3 miles from the new house, which is all in Hartwood, Va (Stafford County near the Faquier line). I work in Woodbridge (hopefully I'll get ETBW out to lunch sometime) and live in Stafford, hunt in Westmoreland, Caroline, Essex, and King George.

I grew up in Richmond, Va until I got married and moved up here. I boarded at Owl's Nest and Green Arbour Lake amoung others.


Helen D

[Applesauce]

I'm the only one in the Charlottesville, Va area!! Actually, I live in Waynesboro which is about 25 minutes west of Charlottesville and 15 minutes east of Staunton. I keep my 2 horses at home on my small farm.

I love to meet local horsey folks! Let's go to a show or trail riding...drop me an e-mail. /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

[JAGold]

I'm living in DC and riding out in Middleburg (and wherever and whenever I get the chance). And after four years in CA, I almost FROZE /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif on my way to work today... Jess

[jgrass]

I live in Oakton, VA and keep my horses in Haymarket at a farm that I own there (Compass Rose Farm).

[Catalina]

Wow, I knew there was a lot of you Mid-Atlantics out there! I hope to meet some of you at the shows. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by monsterbuck:
I feel like I know you, does that count?? /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Of course, you can be an honorary member since you will be showing in VA. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


rescuemom: I lived in a 1 bedroom apartment in Germantown before I moved to the wilds of Hagerstown. It is rather different up here (but muuuuuch cheaper, which is why we moved!). /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

JenEM: Wow, more horsey people in good ol' H*town! What barn do you ride at? Where in Hagerstown do you live (I am between Hagerstown and Smithburg)?

Alison aka SheltieLvr: Land of rocks, yup. 1/4 of my pasture is exposed ROCK! Sigh...

[Ben and Me]

Well, I live in Raleigh but I'm at boarding school in Alexandria, so I live in Virgina 9 out of 12 months. But in my miiiiiind I'm goin to Carolinaaa...

That being said, I no longer have a horse /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif which is highly depressing. Oh well.

*Sniffle* I miss my Petey!

"I guess thats just the cowboy in me" ~Tim Mcgraw

[suniday]

I live in Delaware, but am only 1/4 mile from the MD/DE line (near Fenwick Island/Ocean City). I grew up in Laurel, MD and my sister lives in Germantown, MD. Do all of these qualify me? Oh, my trainer is in MD and I ship over to her, too. Pretty please (since there's no clique for us Delaware folks)?


My two horsies live in my backyard.

[coloredhorse]

Wow, didn't realize there were so many neighbors here! I live in Fairfax City and am lucky enough to have my mare at a small farm that is barely five miles from my house.

[asterix]

We should definitely have some kind of get-together this spring for everyone...
I live in DC, and ride out in Olney, but at the moment my new horse is in Middleburg, so I do LOTS of driving around...he'll be moving up to Olney sometime soon.
Last night was one of the few times I was actually thrilled to be able to teach and ride in the indoor, listening to the wind howl around the barn...

[JenEM]

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

_JenEM:_ Wow, more horsey people in good ol' H*town! What barn do you ride at? Where in Hagerstown do you live (I am between Hagerstown and Smithburg)?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
CFC, maybe we should start our own clique--the H*town clique /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I rode out at Holiquin (near Waynesboro, PA) during HS, and still help out there with camp during the summer in exchange for some riding. I may see about doing the adult lesson thing there during the summer though, as I need to get my sorry butt back into riding shape! /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif I live justsouth of Hagerstown, between there and Williamsport (I actually went to HS in Williamsport).

Who do you ride with? Glad to know there's someone else on the BB from the area /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by JenEM on Feb. 05, 2002 at 01:01 PM.]

[FairWeather]

of the MD crew I should chime in here.

I live in Gaithersburg, The hosses live in Laytonsville on a farm that I lease and care for all myself /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I currently have 6 critters...EEK! But will be down to 5 shortly /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Mark, Winnie, Willhe, April, Phoenix and the always forgotten Free.

The MD/VA/DC crew DOES get together all the time! Maybe we get together a little TOO much! haha...
Heres a pic that Dogchushu took of a few of us last November...from the left, JAGold, BGoosewood, Miniwelsh and the drunkard.

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

[Everythingbutwings]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> We should definitely have some kind of get-together this spring for everyone...
I live in DC, and ride out in Olney, but at the moment my new horse is in Middleburg, so I do LOTS of driving around...he'll be moving up to Olney sometime soon.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Come to Frying Pan III on February 24th! The first two outings were very well attended.

Kennett Square (and her group of precious pumpkins) HN73, Clive's Mom, Moesha, Cactus Lil, Elghund, Janet, Fairweather, Trixie, Artienallie, lisamarie8, dogchushu, Inverness, Creseida, Breezymeadow, Miniwelsh, SaddleFitterVA, Auntie Pat, Everythingbutwings, jrmasm, JAGold, bgoosewood, Miss Xani, sinfulpony, Jacksmom, and others were all in attendance.

Not to leave out the significant others /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Then there is always Mosby's!

We VA/DC/MD folks hardly need a reason to get together! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Pixie Dust]

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

Heres a pic that Dogchushu took of a few of us last November...from the left, JAGold, BGoosewood, Miniwelsh and the drunkard.

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

Don't we look like such nice, sweet, innocent horsey-girls?


/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

BGoosewood in Goosewood and therefore TweedleDEE

http://hometown.aol.com/bgoosewood/index.html

[FairWeather]

Except why do I always have a drink in my hand??

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

[Everythingbutwings]

As I recall, I provided Bloody Mary's, someone else was dispensing the Mimosas!
/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Erin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by suniday:
Pretty please (since there's no clique for us Delaware folks)?


<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

the MD/VA/DC clique is just brimming with welcoming hospitality... of course you can join. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[rockstar]

-From Roland Park neighborhood in Baltimore.
-Am graduating senior in college in DC, where I pay way too much to live in a tiny Foggy Bottom apartment. Will be remaining in DC come the end of May to work in politics.
-Have not ridden in a year or showed since last junior year- very /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif and really miss it.

[Sinfulpony]

I live in clifton, va. I have two ponies named Ever so Ready and a pony named Sinful. I ride and keep my ponies at cavallo farm.

[willowridge]

Three horses, 4 dogs, 3 cats and hubby live with me in VA - western Goochland County almost half way bet. Richmond and Charlottesville. I attempt dressage, belong to a adult PC and may perhaps do some capping this spring. My husband is convinced horses are 90% work and 10% pleasure (sometimes), but is a real good sport, couldn't have them at home without him.

[asterix]

I almost DID come to Mosby's this weekend but was too shy, being a BB newcomer...
Frying Pan may just make me sad and grumpy, since my brand new horsey (who landed firmly in my heart when I tried him OUT at FPP a few weekends ago) is about to have bone chip surgery and will be on the rehab list for several months to come.
Do you need ground crew?

[*Bounce*]

Do I count? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I just moved to Hanover County VA not even a week ago. The barn I'm going to ride at is called Hampden Row.

*Alexa*

[NRB]

Ok I'll jump in, a somewhat BB newbie here.

My horse, hubby, two dogs and I live in Spotsylvania, VA or 25 min south of Fredericksburg and 45 mim north of Richmond. Would love to join in at Frying pan park as I'd like to get back into eventing, but lack transportation and perhaps the courage. Hopefully I'll catch you there in the future.

I went to Garrison Forest High School off the Reistertown Rd in Garrison MD. (back in the late 80's) and noticed the post from an Oldfields alum.

[Everythingbutwings]

Some people bring horses and don't ride, others ride but don't bring horses!

I get VERY upset when there is food left over (although the gang has been very cooperative in that department and our combined tasty treats and libations have been thrown down on in fine fashion)


wishmeluck13! You are in excellent company at Hampden Row. I was there the day of the VHSA judges clinic and met the fabulous Gramento and Mini. The facility is great and you are right around the corner from some great shows.

[Learning Curve]

Hey there...I'm new to the BB and am so happy to see so many VA/DC/MD folks participating! I don't have my own horse right now but am riding fairly regularly (leasing) and hope to be competing soon....I took a very lengthy break and am so glad to be back in the saddle.

[Courtknee202]

ETBW What time is this FPP group party? I must come!

[Horsesense]

Live in Chevy Chase, Md.; horses in Poolesville.

[Catalina]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Horsesense:
Live in Chevy Chase, Md.; horses in Poolesville.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where in Poolesville? My horses lived with a friend in Beallsville for years and I have ridden at Tartan Farm and Surmont (who I am trailering with to Lexington at the end of the month). /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

We generally arrive between 9 and 10 am and linger about until the food/drink is gone or the park closes (left after dark last time and the jumper show was still going on around front /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif )

We meet behind the indoor, follow the signs to the Cross country course.

[Anyplace Farm]

I'm in Fairfax. I have two dogs, JRs named Sassy and Pippen. I keep the Buster-man at Cavallo.

Kennett Square is a pal of mine and we are both members of the Insane Trainers Who Have Full Time Jobs and Teach Nights and Weekends and Chase Points Ad Nauseum, or ITWHFTJTNWCPAN (pronounced It Whiff Taj Tan Wac Pan). You can also order this as a dish at Thai restaurants. It is chicken with peanut sauce on water cress - - slighty spicy.

I also have a cowboy and Kennett Square wants a ride on his private jet (which of course I tour on constantly) called The Super Jack.

[Pixie Dust]

Asterix, do come! It's a real friendly group. I'm shy, but forced myself to go; it was great. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

BGoosewood in Goosewood and therefore TweedleDEE

http://hometown.aol.com/bgoosewood/index.html

[Duffy]

Welcome to all the new BB'ers this thread has brought out of lurkdom! I'm looking forward to meeting ya'll! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Inverness]

I will soon be relocating to Reston, VA from Falls Church, VA (we bought a real house!!).

I keep my horse ("Billy") at Cavallo Farm and I intend to resume my lesson schedule soon - as always, under the watchful eye and sharp wit of Kennett Square. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

" Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."
--Emerson

[rescuemom]

Y'all are making me feel horribly tempted to try and locate FPP again. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I haven't been there in years, and last time was for a BLM auction. Let's see, first I cross the river. /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Then ... /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

Go out Rt 66 west to the Fairfax County Parkway (Rt 7100) towards Herndon, go through a couple of lights and cross Rt 50. Get in the left lane and turn left onto West Ox Road (there is a nice brown sign for Frying Pan before the light)

Go about a mile and the park is on the right. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[suniday]

Hey Erin,

Thanks!
Now, should we change it to VA/DC/MD/DE clique? That way jsc, Evalee Hunter, and sparkles101 can join in, too? Or, will I just be the special one? LOL

Member of the VA/DC/MD clique.

[JenEM]

All this talk of the FPP get-together is making me wish I was closer to home, rather than at school! However, next time all of you end up down at Lexington, let me know--that's only a 45 minute drive from school, and I'd love to come meet some of you and watch you ride /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Catalina]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JenEM:
All this talk of the FPP get-together is making me wish I was closer to home, rather than at school! However, next time all of you end up down at Lexington, let me know--that's only a 45 minute drive from school, and I'd love to come meet some of you and watch you ride /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am going to be at Lexington (one of my favorite places to show)on March 3rd for the VI Classic. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[jr]

OK I've lurked long enough

Live and work in Centreville/Chantilly. Horses stay in Aldie. I have two horses now, one green jumper (Raffles), and one on his way to being made (Baron). The family is rounded out by multiple cats and one extremely opinionated and fluffy Cardigan Corgi.

[AuntiePat]

I live in Springfield, VA, conveniently close to FPP /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif We just follow ETBW around and use her horses (Isn't that what sister's are for?). My daughter takes lessons at Tamarack Stables Rivers Edge in Fredericksburg, VA

[Courtknee202]

I am in for FPP but I will be horseless. I will make some food to bring also since I have a stomach like a garbage disposer.

[Synrgystyk]

I guess I'll jump in here as sort of an introduction. This is my first post to the BB, so please forgive any errors. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I guess I only sort of belong since I live in WV (Martinsburg). But I travel through MD via MARC to my job in DC.

Let's see, I have a 4-1/2 TBx (by a Paint out of a 7/8 TB, 1/8 Trak) who's now 17H. He doesn't have a real job yet but we're doing lots of flatwork and trail riding. Given his complete nonchalance on the trails, maybe he'd like to be an eventer. (Personally, I think those XC fences are really *scary*!)

So even though I'm in WV do I get to join the club?

Lorree

Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.

[piaffeprincess98]

and i keep my 3 out in Spotsylvania!

~*Lindsay*~
A proud co-owner of CorLin PRO-ductions. Watch out horseworld, here we come!

[sarapony]

Virginia, West Virginia. What's the difference. They were the same state not all that long ago.

[Dementia 13]

Yep, back when Sea Urchin was young. Hmm, he hasn't posted on this thread even with an alter --maybe he doesn't want to be part of our group?

Maybe the Canadian crew will accept him as one of their own.

"What lamp has destiny to guide her little children stumbling in the dark?"

[Ruckus]

I have been lurking for awhile and love these BBs. I live in Manassas VA but am originally from Rochester NY. I had Quarter Horses growing up but am horseless now and instead raise and show Springer Spaniels. I am trying to find a good place to start riding again - where they are good to the adults who haven't ridden seriously for years. I drag my friends and my dogs to as many of the point to points as possible during the year.

Also, there is a sort of schooling show for dogs at FFP on the 24th so be prepared for a lot of cars in the parking areas.

[Everythingbutwings]

Busy weekend for the Infamous RV, we are trying to make both Opening meet and FFP III so there will be no excuses for missing some BBers! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Tootsie]

When did I miss the planning for Frying Pan III? Oh well, I most likly will not be able to make it, esspecially if it is on sunday. Maybe if I have a horse by then, but that is most likly not going to happen. But I will try and make it so I can meet some of you cool people.

"The Assyrian program of exterminating various ethnic groups generally failed to promote cultural diversity."-- Non Campus Mentis

[Kryswyn]

Do you go to Show Puppy Drop in w/ the Warrenton Kennel Club (when we have it /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif thank YOU Osama Trash Laden).

If so, this is Cupid, Beezer, Paris, & Siren's mom!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[asterix]

OK, I will come if I am not too fried (no pun intended) from judging our schooling show the day before.
2 questions:
1. what kind of food should I bring /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
and (Ok, this isn't a question)
2. please let me know if anyone needs any equipment, like a vest or spurs or something, and I can throw some stuff in the trunk, since I won't be riding /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[rescuemom]

Synrgystyk, of course you get to join the club! You ride MARC, I ride MARC (with a bunch of other WV horse folks), so it works. Besides, you spend a lot of time in MD every day while riding that train. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Nice to meet you.

OK, it looks to me like FPP is Sunday, 2/24? I have to bring food? How do I find y'all?

[FairWeather]

We park BEHIND The indoor...Dont park in the big parking lot as you first turn in...Go around toward the Cross Country course. You'll see my rig (banged up silver dodge and maroon two horse trailer) and the big Wingmobile, the RV. Just look for tables of food and laughing friendly looking people...Come find your "tag" and introduce yourself!
Now...Where are my danged personal photographers???

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

[Everythingbutwings]

You CAN'T miss the RV! Honest, it is a 1972 Chevy Step Van painted white and canary/mustard yellow with generator running, extension cords out the passenger window and a gazillion crock pots plugged in.

Mr. Wings and I bring barbecue, meatballs or chili, quiche lorraine w/asparagus, crab mini quiches, assorted cheeses and crackers, vegie tray and dip.

Other BBers bring great stuff, too! Sodas (we imbibe but must be discrete as it is a no-alchohol park), juices, ice, chips, pretzels, cookies, cakes, brownies, paper products, etc.

Auntie Pat has a PTA function sized coffee pot. HN73 made fabulous baked cheddar pastry wrapped olives, Breezymeadow made delicious potato salad, complete with Peeps!. So many people brought yummy stuff. Elghund does fabulous food!.

We went through two veggie trays last time. Was there shrimp cocktail? I don't remember it all.

Must go search for prior topics w/pics!


COTH Frying Pan Park Get-Together (http://chronofhorse.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=691099205&f=1970907951&m=8743077903&p=1)

Frying Pan Park/COTH get-together (http://chronofhorse.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=691099205&f=1970907951&m=6683077492&p=1)

Frying Pan Park...We all lived (http://chronofhorse.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=691099205&f=1970907951&m=3283046043&p=1)

[breezymeadow]

Although our mailing address is "Culpeper" we are technically in Rixeyville - about 15/20 minutes from infamous Commonwealth Park (which I STILL haven't managed to visit!), 15 minutes from Warrenton, & about 45/60 minutes from Middleburg (depending on traffic & how much I'm exceeding the speed limit).

I too am wondering how I managed to miss the planning for FPP III. As I've missed the last two Mosby's soirees, will have to make a very valiant attempt not to miss this one. My stale peeps are getting surly! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[FairWeather]

Guess what! I FINALLY FRIGGEN FOUND HIM! I found Melodisk! He looks just like PHinny, but "thicker". I'd still love to go see him. His stud fee has been upped to 1K...still a bargain after seeing all of his babies...

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

[I've Got a Secret]

I understand that VTrider is very hurt that she hasn't been included in prior FPP outings. I think we should all start a campaign to get her to the next one!

[Everythingbutwings]

HAH! VTrider not only has been extended invitations but offered several mounts along with overnight accomodations /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Too busy racking up points with PK to play with us. She is an "inside the ring" rider these days /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[sarapony]

I fell off and I have a hairline fracture in my hip, so I doubt that I will be able to make it to FPP.
Note to self: When own pig of horse is lame, don't ride somebody else's much bigger pig of a horse. ALthough, I must say we were having a great ride until he took off bucking down the long side of the ring

[Everythingbutwings]

Breezymeadow came to FFP II with her entire leg in a brace.

Fairweather not only made it to both prior FFP sessions while recovering from a broken back, she provided the fabulous Mark and Phoenix for Trixie and JAGold to ride while acting as spare photographer AND eating/drinking and making merry! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

jrmasm and her Mr. and the fabulous Miss Maam made the trip from Pennsylvania. Creseida and Showjumps arrived up from Frednecksburg, bgoosewood showed up all the way from the far reaches of Baltimore.

BBers far and wide appeared and participated in the revelry and general good fun. (None of us have been ditched yet, either /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif )

Go Dog Go has acquiesed to come with his enormous steed (and our B&J promised presents).

Now, if only Erin One Hand makes the trip we will have quite a good showing for FFP III.

[sarapony]

Ah, but ethically if I can maneuver well enough to go to FPP then I should be able to teach my scheduled clinic on bandaging. Of course, if I can't bend down to demonstrate, I guess I won't be able to teach effectively.
Hmmmm, something to think about /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Trixie]

the 24th? I'll try to be there... am I the personal photographer, FW? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Kryswyn]

Unless I'm prevented by acts of deities, I'm planning on giving some of the terriers an outing and coming up to FFP. I will be able to keep food warm in my nifty Igloo cooler/warmer that I got for Christmas that plugs into the van.

I will watch you all ride. I promise not to tell you HOW to ride :-) (old teaching habits die hard!)

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[creseida]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:
Creseida and Showjumps arrived up from Frednecksburg...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not only that, but ShowJumps was riding with a broken leg!!!!!!! :eek!

I have it on my calendar. I plan to come. Cressy the horse will not, so I'll play Catch Rider if anyone will let me. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I will NOT let Physics ruin my life.
I will NOT let Physics ruin my life.
I will have ONE day off from Physics Homework this month! I WILL I WILL I WILL!!!!!! AAAAAUUUUUUGGGHH!!!

....I'm sinking
in the Quicksand
of my thoughts /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif.....

[Courtknee202]

I am in! Plans are set. Coming up from Staff-urd =)

[Everythingbutwings]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Ah, but ethically if I can maneuver well enough to go to FPP then I should be able to teach my scheduled clinic on bandaging. Of course, if I can't bend down to demonstrate, I guess I won't be able to teach effectively. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You might not find out how effective you can be until you get to FFP and practice bandaging lessons on a few of us! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Synrgystyk]

Even though I don't know exactly what or where it is, it sounds like fun. 'Cept I have to be in Indianapolis that weekend (plane tickets already bought). Little sis (she *hates* that! /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif ) is having a baby in May (first one) and wants me to paint her nursery.

Oh well, regardless of what FPP is or isn't, I hope everyone has a great time!

Lorree

Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.

[Synrgystyk]

I'm getting off the train in Germantown today!

Lorree

Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.

[Catalina]

Hopefully I can convince Webgirl that she needs to school Thor over the X country course, and then I can bring one of my beasties! This not having a truck and trailer thing really sucks. Hopefully this Spring...

[cbv]

from my neck of the woods so I will add another Virginian. I live on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia.

My husband and I live on a small farm with six equines, two canines and a horde of squatters (feral cats) who took up residence uninvited but who we have been feeding and catching as we can (13 caught and fixed, about 7 to go).

I would love to join the FFP outing and have actually thought of setting such an outing as a goal for getting my horses going again...however unless I could bring a mare who we first sat on again last week after two years off for motherhood (and she was very good about it but is extremely unfit) or a gelding that has been off for nearly three years for an injury who we also sat on last week, or should I say we pongo sticked around on for about 15 minutes....I think we will have to wait for a similar outing in the spring.

[breezymeadow]

Not to put a dampener on the planned festivities, but did anyone besides me read a little blurb in The Washington Post sometime last month wherein they mentioned that due to budget cuts, Frying Pan Park was going to be "closed to open riding" (whatever that means) on certain days/weekends?

ETBW? You always seem to be up on these things.

[Inverness]

I whispered to Billy yesterday that he'd better stay sound or he'd miss FPP III. This threat had the desired effect and he appears to be getting over his lameness episode.

Go Dog Go, you'd better show. I'm dying to meet an 18 hand horse in person. Billy won't quite know what to make of a horse taller than he is. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

" Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."
--Emerson

[Pixie Dust]

OH Dear, I hope not!

Now, just to be clear about this.....is it the 24th? or the 23rd??

BGoosewood in Goosewood and therefore TweedleDEE

http://hometown.aol.com/bgoosewood/index.html

[web girl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Everythingbutwings:
Go out Rt 66 west to the Fairfax County Parkway (Rt 7100) towards Herndon, go through a couple of lights and cross Rt 50. Get in the left lane and turn left onto West Ox Road (there is a nice brown sign for Frying Pan before the light)

Go about a mile and the park is on the right. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Catalina]

I just about fell off my chair. I will write them down right now.

web girl is making a not-so-subtle reference to my inability to give good directions. Heck, I only had her cross three lanes of traffic twice while pulling my two horses! /infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif We eventually made it to FPP, it was just after a tour of Herndon and other surrounding areas.

[Inverness]

Creseida, what in gawd's name are you doing studying physics? Will it help you stay on the horse? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

" Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."
--Emerson

[HN73]

Is it too soon to launch the "weekend of the 23rd and 24th" thread?

With so many people saying they missed the original planning, I don't want anyone to be left out!

Everyone has GOT to come to either the races OR FPP!!!

I can't believe how chock full my February is!

***There's no place like first place.***

[Everythingbutwings]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Diane MattinglyWashington Post Staff Writer
January 17, 2002; Page T5
Section: 6
Word Count: 564

More than 400 nature and education programs will be eliminated at Fairfax County park facilities, most visitors centers will be closed on holidays and demonstrations at the county's only working model farm will be reduced in response to a 5 percent countywide budget cut recently ordered by County Executive Anthony H. Griffin. The $1.2 million in cuts by the Fairfax County Park Authority are scheduled to be in effect until the budget year ends June 30, but they could be extended if

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Anyone got a Washington Post account? Article archive (http://nl3.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WP&p_theme=wpost&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_text_search-0=)

I telephoned the parkFrying Pan Info Site (http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/fryingpanpark.htm) and the kind lady I spoke with said there is the kennel club show scheduled but no notes concerning the cross country access or closings. She took my number and is going to double check and call me to confirm. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by Everythingbutwings on Feb. 08, 2002 at 01:10 PM.]

[irishponygirl]

I live in Manassas, work in Washington, D.C. and board my "pony" at Harmony Dressage/CT in Bealton, VA.
Note: you can i.d. me by my three year old car with over 100k miles on it, containing at least one clothes change, several pairs of barn clogs and various other horse-related items tossed in the back.

[gdyap]

I'm new here. I actually came here to check out the conversation on rats, since they are at the new barn that we're boarding at. Anyway - I live in Chantilly, VA, and board out in Warrenton area.

[Anna79]

Well, I know my profile says MA, but I have recently moved back to VA, which means that I can ride again! I live in Falls Church and Vienna and my (ummm... I mean my dad's) horse is in his backyard in Vienna along with a few boarders. FPPIII sounds like fun!

[asterix]

OK, FPPIII is the 24th, not the 23rd, right? How, exactly, would they "close" FPP to an entire herd of BBers?

[creseida]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Inverness:
Creseida, what in gawd's name are you doing studying physics? Will it help you stay on the horse? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

" Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."
--Emerson<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, but I am hoping that I can explain the dynamics of what happens to your brain when you fall off without an approved helmet in such a way to scare the cr*p out of any junior or adult who starts whining about "bubblehead" helmets. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

In reality it is because GMU says I have to or I don't get a sheepskin. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Of course, I'd like to e-mail the Dean with one of my homework problems and ask HIM to solve it for me, and if he can't then ask him why I have to know, "how fast an electron is moving when it is very far away." Define "very far away" and what does it mean to me, and why should I care? /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

....I'm sinking
in the Quicksand
of my thoughts /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif.....

[PeekABoo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rockstar:
-From Roland Park neighborhood in Baltimore.
-Am graduating senior in college in DC, where I pay way too much to live in a tiny Foggy Bottom apartment. Will be remaining in DC come the end of May to work in politics.
-Have not ridden in a year or showed since last junior year- very /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif and really miss it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whoaaaa where in Roland Park, I'm a Roland Parker too.

~*Jesse*~

www.catchride.com (http://www.catchride.com)

[RumoursFollow]

LOL.. I bet we drove the same road to the barn. I lived in Catlett this summer and boarded my horse in Bealeton @ Hillcrest Farm.

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

[PeekABoo]

I am from Baltimore, and I noticed there were some Garrison/Oldfields people, I went to Bryn Mawr and rode at St. Tims for a while. I have ridden at many farms in Baltimore and Hartford Co. before my trainer found a permanant farm. I'm a senior in college in PA, and haven't shown since right before leaving for college, and haven't ridden in a year and a half and miss it terribly lately. So if anyone has any suggestions of trainers near Baltimore that have lesson programs I'd love input because I'm hoping to ride again if I move back to Baltimore /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

~*Jesse*~

www.catchride.com (http://www.catchride.com)

[PeekABoo]

MargaretF- which horse of Laurels do you have? Didn't her mom teach riding at Oldfields for forever?

bgoosewood- When did you board at Olney? Do you mean Olney as in Ami Howards farm? If so I have a friend who used to ride there, as did my old barn manager!!!

Alison & KLS- where do you ride in Bel Air? I used to board in Kingsville

~*Jesse*~

www.catchride.com (http://www.catchride.com)

[piaffeprincess98]

and keep my horses in Spotsylvania. It's a long haul (30 min. both ways), but it's a nice farm so it's worth it.

~*Lindsay*~
A proud co-owner of CorLin PRO-ductions. Watch out horseworld, here we come!

[PortraitPainter]

Even tho' my profile might say DC- I'm in grad school right in da city.

I've been riding at Waters Edge Farm in Sykesville with Natalie Compton.

-N

[Synrgystyk]

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

No, but I am hoping that I can explain the dynamics of what happens to your brain when you fall off without an approved helmet in such a way to scare the cr*p out of any junior or adult who starts whining about "bubblehead" helmets. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ummm...my aerospace engineer/M.D./computer god brother-in-law figured this out for me for my master's thesis (I am incapable of understanding physics!). If you really want to know, I can dig it out for you.

Lorree

Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.

[Janice]

I live in Bel Air, Md. and my horses are boarded in Fallston, Md

[creseida]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Synrgystyk:
Ummm...my aerospace engineer/M.D./computer god brother-in-law figured this out for me for my master's thesis (I am incapable of understanding physics!). If you really want to know, I can dig it out for you.

Lorree

Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks, Lorree, but through personal experience, I *already* know what happens, which is why I always wear a helmet, even to hop on and walk around the paddock with halter and leadrope for 2 minutes.

Unfortunately, Physics is a requirement for a BS Geology degree, even though I completed all of my Geology courses (and received A's) without first taking either Physics or Chemistry or Calculus (which I have to take next semester /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif ) .

....I'm sinking
in the Quicksand
of my thoughts /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif.....

[KLS]

i keep my horses at home, and am not riding with anyone right now. In fact, grad school is making it hard to ride, period /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

way back in the day, though, i ponies rode w/ Donna Sullivan for eons... then my horse and i switched to dressage and rode with Mary DiBastiani.

also, as far as Baltimore-area barns... try Goucher College and/or Tranquility Manor Farm. i'm not really in the h/j loop around here anymore, so others will probably have more suggestions for ya, but that's someplace to start.

[Lisamarie8]

I'm heart broken that my most disfiguring of injuries was left off your list /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Sarapony, this is how the COTH BB'ers met me for the first time. My 2 year old had punched me in the face the day before...Besides almost passing out i had a WONDERFUL time /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

--Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

[sarapony]

Well wish me luck then. I am still stuck in bed or pushing myself around in my wheeled desk chair. Crutches should be enough within the next day or two. Sooo, if I am well enough to drive but not well enough to teach, you might just see me.

[rockstar]

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


Whoaaaa where in Roland Park, I'm a Roland Parker too.

~*Jesse*~

http://www.catchride.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Peekaboo you dummie... you know me... from the other board! Anyway, now an empty nester and all by her lonesome, my mother just got a place in Cross Keys... was formally in Guilford right by Hopkins. Wish I has been living at Cross Keys when I was at RPCS... could have walked to school instead of struggling to find parking every day!
/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Pixie Dust]

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


way back in the day, though, i ponies rode w/ Donna Sullivan for eons... then my horse and i switched to dressage and rode with Mary DiBastiani.

.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

KLS, who is Donna Sullivan? That name sounds so familiar! I used to live in Harford County, well I grew up there. I used to ride in the HHSA horse shows in Jr. Hunter, and then later I boarded at Olney Farm and did eventing.

BGoosewood in Goosewood and therefore TweedleDEE

http://hometown.aol.com/bgoosewood/index.html

[Synrgystyk]

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

Thanks, Lorree, but through personal experience, I *already* know what happens,

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Me too...all too well.

Physics was a requirement for my undergrad applied biology degree. I still don't understand it.
/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Lorree

Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.

[KLS]

Donna has Fairfields Farm, in Jarretsville... and always had a TON of pony kids, and a few in the Jr. Hunters, Workings, etc too.

Depending on when you showed, some of the most successful critters in her barn have been: (ponies) Baltimore Watcher, Tiger Lily, Evening News, Billy Ripken, Boy Watcher Two, and so many more. in the horse ring, there was: Dust Dancer, Bachelor Buttons, June Light, and Breezy Forecast.

I know there have been more, but those are the ones I can recall now. Hope it helps!

[Pixie Dust]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KLS:
\Billy Ripken, Boy Watcher Two, and so many more. in the horse ring, there was: Dust Dancer, Bachelor Buttons, June Light, and Breezy \QUOTE]

AH, must have been the HHSA days!

LOL Billy Ripkin? (cute name) After my time. I showed in the late 70's. I can't remember the names of the successful horses, but I'm sure many were hers.

BGoosewood in Goosewood and therefore TweedleDEE http://hometown.aol.com/bgoosewood/index.html

[PeekABoo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rockstar:
Peekaboo you dummie... you know me... from the other board! Anyway, now an empty nester and all by her lonesome, my mother just got a place in Cross Keys... was formally in Guilford right by Hopkins. Wish I has been living at Cross Keys when I was at RPCS... could have walked to school instead of struggling to find parking every day!
/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL I thought I might be you, but I knew you lived in Guilford so I go all confused!!! And no you don't wish you had been living in Cross Keys, my sister and I had to walk home from when I was in 5th grade till I was in high school and it was NO fun. Nice when the weather was nice, but make the trek a couple of times in sub zero weather with those little skirts and it was COLD!!! By the way have you seen the bridges, and can you explain exactly WHY RPCS needed a bridge? Me thinks it was because Bryn Mawr got one /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Where are you working now, and are you staying in DC after graduation? I'm applying to try to work in DC, and I think I might send in a resume to work on Townsends campaign. How bad is the DC rent, right now my parents are convinced that if I work down there I'll have to live at home and commute because of rent prices. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

~*Jesse*~

www.catchride.com (http://www.catchride.com)

[PeekABoo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Horseseeker:
Even tho' my profile might say DC- I'm in grad school right in da city.

I've been riding at Waters Edge Farm in Sykesville with Natalie Compton.

-N<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Horseseeker-
Do you know much about Waters Edge? I thought I knew most of the farms around Baltimore but that is one I've never heard of /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Where are you in grad school? I bet Baltimore is a big change after DC /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

~*Jesse*~

www.catchride.com (http://www.catchride.com)

[PeekABoo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KLS:
i keep my horses at home, and am not riding with anyone right now. In fact, grad school is making it hard to ride, period /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

way back in the day, though, i ponies rode w/ Donna Sullivan for eons... then my horse and i switched to dressage and rode with Mary DiBastiani.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

KLS when were you riding with Donna Sullivan? When I was young I used to do lots of the BCHSA shows and I remember a lot of her ponies

~*Jesse*~

www.catchride.com (http://www.catchride.com)

[PeekABoo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KLS:
Depending on when you showed, some of the most successful critters in her barn have been: (ponies) Baltimore Watcher, Tiger Lily, Evening News, Billy Ripken, Boy Watcher Two, and so many more. in the horse ring, there was: Dust Dancer, Bachelor Buttons, June Light, and Breezy Forecast. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I used to lease and show Billy Ripken back before Donna had him, he was a little menace!!! First beast to ever bite me. I also used to show against Baltimore Watcher a lot...

~*Jesse*~

www.catchride.com (http://www.catchride.com)

[FairWeather]

Baltimore Watcher around in the early 90's? A big bay?
If so I remember him too...I used to ride at Goucher and they would bring him to the shows.

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

[KLS]

PeekABoo... I showed with Donna from like 87-95, mediums and larges. and yes, T'more was hell on wheels to try and beat; talk about a fancy pony. Cari and I never really showed against each other, though; most of my pony competiton came from Beth Baldwin (It Takes Two) and Katie Dippel (Cabaret, Shades of Summer) in the early 90's. (hehe... and you probably just missed showing against me in the larges /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif had to retire mine in 1992)

Fairweather... No, T'more was a large BRIGHT chestnut pony w/ chrome... but Donna's barn always showed BCHSA too. the big bay was probably a horse, and most likely Dust Dancer-- big TB mare w/ a star. it seems that at one point or another, all the kids showing Jr. Hunters from there had a bay. LOL. Of course, I would have to be different and have the bright chestnut mare (sold her; last I heard she'd been shown and sold out of Hunting Ground by Laurie Kiser).

[Janet]

Water's Edge is quite a well known eventing barn. I think they have a web site too.

[PortraitPainter]

Waters Edge is in Sykesville- I take lessons with Natalie Compton-
They're an event farm (about an hour away from Balto)- and have wonderful horses. Definitely one of the nicest places I've ever ridden at. I highly highly recommend them if you're looking for lessons, boarding or a sales horse (not a plug-just da truth!).

I think one of the reasons I like them so much is that they were willing to exchange art for lessons and riding time (check out my portrait of Natalie on her horse Leggs at www.naominickerson.com) (http://www.naominickerson.com)).
Which is great because, as an impoverished grad student who loves to ride, I had few options... :-)

Their website is www.watersedgefarmllc.com (http://www.watersedgefarmllc.com) you should check it out!

I'm a grad student at the Maryland Institute College of Art in the Hoffberger School of Painting. I'll get an MFA when I graduate.
I'm in my second semester. It's been a trip!

-Naomi

[KateDB]

I think I have a connection with everyone on this BB!!!

I grew up in Hagerstown, moved to Shepherdstown, after college in Mass (MHC), I taught at Oldfields for a year (a pony named Tiger Lily was born while I was there below the Mullens' house) and then rode timber horses in Monkton (know that Manor Tavern VERY well), lived with my sister in BelAir and then moved to Federal Hill. Then moved back to Shepherdstown, (but work in Hagerstown), where I am with my horses on the farm, travelling to places in MD/VA/DC, etc!!! I am now an infrequent visitor to Mosby's and haven't coordinated myself to attend a COTH affair, but promise to next time!

[Dementia 13]

Six degrees of separation from KateDB, or is it the other way round?

You didn't happen to know Laurel's horse Philadelphia, did you? I have her now!

"What lamp has destiny to guide her little children stumbling in the dark?"

[FairWeather]

I lived on Cross Street in Federal Hill and worked at No Way Jose Cafe for two years /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
I could mix a mean margarita /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.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

[web girl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KateDB:
I think I have a connection with everyone on this BB!!!

I grew up in Hagerstown, moved to Shepherdstown, after college in Mass (MHC), I taught at Oldfields for a year (a pony named Tiger Lily was born while I was there below the Mullens' house) and then rode timber horses in Monkton (know that Manor Tavern VERY well), lived with my sister in BelAir and then moved to Federal Hill. Then moved back to Shepherdstown, (but work in Hagerstown), where I am with my horses on the farm, travelling to places in MD/VA/DC, etc!!! I am now an infrequent visitor to Mosby's and haven't coordinated myself to attend a COTH affair, but promise to next time!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

summer and live in Hagerstown! do you ride in the area? sorry, i'm new to this bb, so if you've posted this b/f i probably missed it! how fun.

[KateDB]

all my friends talk about six degrees of separation from me!

I remember the No Way Jose Cafe! Also was a regular at Sissons and Regis.
I don't remember Philadelphia. She had ponies at the time, Snoopy and another. Whatever happened to her sister, Liberty. I used to call her Cinderella, because they always left her in the house to cook and clean while Laurel rode and played.
I do ride in the area and have forever. My parents foxhunted with New Market (before they merged with Middletown) and then Antietam (with whom my Grandfather hunted in the 20s and had a polo team in Williamsport at the WDByron tannery), my siblings and I all grew up in pony club, first Antietam and then Shenandoah Valley (got my A at Frying Pan and have spent many rallies and events there).
I have my horses and boarders at home and ride a lot in Berryville, Virginia and in Middletown, Maryland and hunt in Virginia and Maryland. NMMVH hunts my farm in Shepherdstown, too!

[rockstar]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PeekABoo:
LOL I thought I might be you, but I knew you lived in Guilford so I go all confused!!! And no you don't wish you had been living in Cross Keys, my sister and I had to walk home from when I was in 5th grade till I was in high school and it was NO fun. Nice when the weather was nice, but make the trek a couple of times in sub zero weather with those little skirts and it was COLD!!! By the way have you seen the bridges, and can you explain exactly WHY RPCS needed a bridge? Me thinks it was because Bryn Mawr got one /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Where are you working now, and are you staying in DC after graduation? I'm applying to try to work in DC, and I think I might send in a resume to work on Townsends campaign. How bad is the DC rent, right now my parents are convinced that if I work down there I'll have to live at home and commute because of rent prices. /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

~*Jesse*~

http://www.catchride.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Who the hell knows about the bridge thing. Something to look snazzy for RPCS's centennial perhaps? Tired of paying crossing guards maybe? Shave a minute of the walk to Gilman?

I will be here after I graduate, yes... although I'm being pushed by former bosses to go out on senate races in crazy places like Colorodo and South Dakota and New Hampshire... probably would be great experience but, hmmm, no thanks! I decided to take my last semester off from working and just enjoy school... but I'm still staying involved.

I would say the best race to work on in Maryland will be Mark Shriver's race against Morella. He's raised a ton of money and is a good guy. I don't think they've really staffed up yet but shriver's finance director is a good friend.

let's just put it this way in terms of rent... my small, 650 sq foot 1 bedroom is over $1500 a month!! granted, foggy bottom is the high rent district... but chances are high that a campaign salary will be hard to live off of anywhere safe in the district. it's all about living in NoVA and southern MD... or baltimore! /infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif

[JenEM]

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

I do ride in the area and have forever. My parents foxhunted with New Market (before they merged with Middletown) and then Antietam (with whom my Grandfather hunted in the 20s and had a polo team in Williamsport at the WDByron tannery), my siblings and I all grew up in pony club, first Antietam and then Shenandoah Valley (got my A at Frying Pan and have spent many rallies and events there).<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Kate, I think you've given me a heart attack! There was actually a hunt and polo ponies in Washington County /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif I think we might have to have a Hagerstown get together sometime when I'm home from college! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[*crystalisdabomb*]

Yea well I live in Pa but I show in harford county and ride there also! I ride @ hunting ground farm. With ShetlieLver, CarbonCopy, TactitalHonor and Binkles dunno her sn on here!! Goooo HGF!

~*~Laura *n* Crystal Ball~*~
-Proud member of the vertically CHALLENGED clique-

[blue rider]

our farm is in powhatan,va. we have 7 horses,1 on
way. currently foxhunting,jumper shows,getting ready for calais horse trials.fit this in with a
hectic schedule (the wife and i are both realtors)
but we both do enjoy our riding!

[KateDB]

There absolutely were both.
I have my grandfather's polo shirt and photographs of him, dressed VERY nattily and looking handsome and dapper in his puffy white polo breeches, shirt and tweed coat, of course. (In black and white). Also have a program of one year's schedule. They played some rather presitigious teams, Armory teams in Pikesville, Charlottesville, etc. Not bad for a private group of fellows. It even lists everyone's ponies in the program. WilliamDB was a founding member of the Antietam Hunt, which did most of its hunting out Jefferson Avenue towards Smithsburg and that end of the Antietam Creek. However, when I was little and the hunt had been reorganized, my parents normally hunted the lower end of the Antietam near Boonsboro and Sharpsburg and along the Manor Church Road, as well as in Shepherdstown.
We could have our own COTH get together at our version of Mosbys!!! (Would that be the Broad Ax, or perhaps the Old Pike Inn?!?!?!?! LOL!!!) Of course, anyone is invited!

You wouldn't believe how very sophisticated Washington County really was, much more so than Frederick County, since it was mostly farming and Wash Co. was more corporate, if you can call it that. The railroads made all the difference. My family owned the tannery in Williamsport for over a century and produced leather that went for shoes, saddles, bridle, briefcases, etc.

[Catalina]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KateDB:
You wouldn't believe how very sophisticated Washington County really was, much more so than Frederick County, since it was mostly farming and Wash Co. was more corporate, if you can call it that. The railroads made all the difference. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Wow, that is hard to believe! I have only lived in Washington County (having come from Frederick & Montgomery Counties) for 8 months and, so far, everyone one is very nice, but sophistication... /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[KateDB]

That was then, this is now!

[web girl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KateDB:
My family owned the tannery in Williamsport for over a century and produced leather that went for shoes, saddles, bridle, briefcases, etc.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


across from the tannery! what a small world this is! between that plant and our plant, poor old williamsport just stinks...phhhewwweee /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[KateDB]

You are soooo right!

[JenEM]

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

across from the tannery! what a small world this is! between that plant and our plant, poor old williamsport just stinks...phhhewwweee /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

As I mentioned earlier, I went to high school at Williamsport, and let me tell you, there was nothing that would wake you up faster than smelling that when you got off the bus/out of your car in the morning /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I second it being hard to believe that Wash. Co. was ever more urbane than Frederick Co., but looking back, we did have a lot of train lines and industry here. I'll second needing our own H-town version of Mosby's /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Catalina]

I live about 1 mile from the RR tracks that parallel 64. If I am outside, I can hear the trains, but, luckily, I can't inside.

I third a H*town get together. Baracudas? /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif LOL!

[KateDB]

Barracudas AFTER the Broad Ax, The Park Circle and perhaps the Corner Pub (or should that be after Barracudas?). There is definitely no reason to go to Barracudas whilst being sober!

[JenEM]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KateDB:
Barracudas AFTER the Broad Ax, The Park Circle and perhaps the Corner Pub (or should that be after Barracudas?). There is definitely no reason to go to Barracudas whilst being sober!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Now now, plenty of my good friends from work hang out at the Corner Pub, and I'm sure I'll be going there this summer, but until July 1, I'm not of legal age /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Park Circle I can do though--last time I was in for lunch, they had delicious seafood pizza! Now I just have to figure out when I'm home from college /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[KateDB]

I like the Corner Pub, and REALLY like the seafood pizza at Park Circle, and their crab fries, too.

[irishponygirl]

We are all in great envy of your beautiful outdoor jumping course at Hillcrest. Wow, you guys really have it great up there! Are you in the yellow barn (we cannot convince my husband it is not a large house!)

We are the scraggly eventers at the fairly run down white barn way at the end of the driveway (the care is great, though). We do hack down the driveway often on weekends, I'm the one with the wild grey horse.
Kathy

[Alongstory]

Add another Virginian to you tally. I live between Bluemont and Berryville. I have two horses that live in my front yard. 1 is a 4yr old TB and I just purchased an older bomb proof QH for the Hubby and kids to ride. I don't compete but enjoy trail riding.

[GirlNextDoor]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cfc:
Quote: "Originally posted by JenEM:
All this talk of the FPP get-together is making me wish I was closer to home, rather than at school! However, next time all of you end up down at Lexington, let me know--that's only a 45 minute drive from school, and I'd love to come meet some of you and watch you ride /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif"

I am going to be at Lexington (one of my favorite places to show)on March 3rd for the VI Classic. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey I'm Going to that show...who will you be riding and in what?

Girl

[Catalina]

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

Hey I'm Going to that show...who will you be riding and in what?

Girl<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My horse's show name is Roheryn. We will be doing the C/AA and Schooling Jumpers on Sunday, but we are shipping in Friday afternoon. What are you showing in? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif We will have to plan to meet somewhere!