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Aiden's first show! Leadline!***Update with PICS!***

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  • #101
    My favorite quote from Steel Magnolias is "...my very favorite emotion is laughter through tears..."

    Proud Member of Wood Hill Farm who's motto is "I'm not going sober!"
    Proud Member of Wood Hill Farm who's motto is "I'm not going sober!"

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    • #102
      Mine is "you know I love you more'n my luggage" (or something along those lines).

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      Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
      Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
      "When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - RAR's wise brother

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      • #103
        And how about that armadillo cake?

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        • #104
          Years ago, a friend took her son in the leadline class at the Menlo Show in California. He was about 2. He wanted to be a cowboy (no sissy stuff for this kid), and so they got him the whole little outfit. Then came the conundrum -- the cowboy hat. He insisted on wearing one, and the parents insisted that he wear an approved helmet.

          Solution: get a cowboy hat big enough to fit OVER the helmet.

          It seemed like a good idea until they dressed him early for pictures. But the time the class started, his neck was too tired to hold his head up with the 2 hats on.... He kept listing to one side or the other as the weight of the helmet would tip him over...

          So, word to the wise: Wait until Aiden is ready to mount his horse to add the hat.

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          I always live within my means, even if I have to borrow to do it.
          "He lives in a cocoon of solipsism"

          Charles Krauthammer speaking about Trump

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          • #105
            Hoping it went well!!!!!!!!!

            "Little Big Little Big we shall soon see" --How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
            \"My insurance doesn\'t cover PMS.\" --10 things I hate about you

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            • #106
              This just in! After waiting all day, Aiden won the leadline class! We were all in tears after hearing the announcer tell us how Aiden wouldn't be alive today if it hadn't been for the "Gift of Life" (also the name of his mount ) afforded by receiving a dontated liver. For pictures, check out
              http://community.webshots.com/user/ladydoctor-date

              Unfortunately, I didn't get any of Aiden actually on the pony because(so sorry Lisa ) I videotaped the whole thing only to find out that I had run out of tape . But the show photographer was all over it, so there will be great pictures of Aiden riding "Gift of Life". There to witness the historic event were Joey (who flew in for the weekend), RolexH (AKA Aiden's mom), Debbie, EqChick (who led "Gift of Life"), Good Booie, Madison and me.

              "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the
              intelligent are full of doubt". -Bertrand Russell
              There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
              ~Dave Barry
              http://www.youtube.com/hopelesslyretro

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              • #107
                oh congrats!!! GO AIden!!!! I'm crying here just thinking about it!!!

                ~Christina~
                "I made a new friend today."
                "Real or imaginary?"
                "Imaginary."

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                • #108
                  Who would have ever thought
                  Congrats Aiden!

                  Btw-Can I *Please* steal the pony and child? Too cute!!!

                  Hoping for more pics!

                  -Emily-
                  When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it.hhhh
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                  • #109
                    That is just adorable!!!!

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                    • #110
                      wow...photos of Aiden's leadline championship<G>!

                      WOWSERS!

                      Im crying tears of joy...

                      thank you, ladydoctor!

                      Thank you, Lionheart, for being such a darling.

                      Thank you, Lisa and Joey, for sharing your Simba with us.
                      one oak, lots of canyons

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                      • #111
                        YAAAAAAAAAAAY AIDEN!!!!!

                        Oh, this is SO exciting! I'm glad he got the attention of the photographer and the announcer. That is really neat. Lisa, I LOFF your hat! And Aiden is sooooo adorable in his little breeches and shirt.

                        Now, did he actually WIN the class, or was it a class where all the kids got blue ribbons?

                        ~Sara
                        *Member of the Dirt Divers 78th Airborne Unit, ATH Squadron*
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                        • #112
                          I added some more pics. Since I am technologically challenged , please check out the link from my previous post to see them...

                          "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the
                          intelligent are full of doubt". -Bertrand Russell
                          There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
                          ~Dave Barry
                          http://www.youtube.com/hopelesslyretro

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                          • #113
                            Lisa, I hope you get a poster sized picture and take it to the hospital so they can hang it for all to see.

                            I just watched a show tonight on DHealth Channel in which a 3 month old boy was given a new heart. In recovery he basically died (heart stopped, no blood pressure) and they brought him back. At the end of the show, it showed him at 9 months old, a very happy, healthy baby.

                            The heart surgeon said that "this is what it is all about" -- I was bawling as the show ended....

                            Congrats to all for his first "boo ribbon"

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                            I always live within my means, even if I have to borrow to do it.

                            [This message was edited by Lord Helpus on Mar. 30, 2003 at 03:20 PM.]
                            "He lives in a cocoon of solipsism"

                            Charles Krauthammer speaking about Trump

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                            • #114
                              Ladydoctor -

                              Where on earth did you find a helmet small enough for Aiden?

                              ________________
                              Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
                              Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
                              "When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - RAR's wise brother

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                              • #115
                                Oh my goodness-what fun pictures! My favorite is the second to last-with the Budweiser in the stroller!

                                You guys are *cool* parents!

                                I can't wait until my little one is ready for her leadline class-only six months to go!

                                Member of the Appaloosa Sport Horse Clique!!!
                                Member of the Appaloosa Sport Horse Clique!!!

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                                • #116
                                  Re: Aiden's helmet. It belonged to my son when he was three (and still interested in horses, now he refuses to go to the barn ). So it was HUGE on Aiden but Lisa had the brilliant idea of putting a diaper in it. At one point, she took the helmet off and the diaper was sitting on his head! It was hilarious but fell off before I could get a picture.

                                  ~"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the
                                  intelligent are full of doubt". -Bertrand Russell
                                  There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
                                  ~Dave Barry
                                  http://www.youtube.com/hopelesslyretro

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                                  • #117
                                    Uh oh I forgot to mention-thanks luckyduck for the use of the pony!

                                    ~"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the
                                    intelligent are full of doubt". -Bertrand Russell
                                    There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
                                    ~Dave Barry
                                    http://www.youtube.com/hopelesslyretro

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                                    • #118
                                      What a great thing this is...a milestone to be sure for all the people praying for Aiden to get where he is today.

                                      RolexH you must be beaming.

                                      "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." ~ Ellen Parr
                                      ~Mighty TB Clique~

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                                      • #119
                                        Hi Guys! I so wish I could have been there to see it! Ended up with a 24 hour flu! I hope to see Pics of Aiden riding Buddy! And if ANYONE took a video, can you please snail mail it to me so I can transfer it to the web site!!!!!

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                                        • #120
                                          omg that's precious! Congratulations Aiden! He looks so happy in his helmet

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