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General Category => The Coffee Shop => Topic started by: Bonnie M. on August 03, 2007, 11:17:15 AM

Title: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Bonnie M. on August 03, 2007, 11:17:15 AM
If you haven't seen this performance via video before, it is worth the time it takes to watch it.  It's truly beautiful!



(http://beboframe.com/FlashFrame.jsp?Size=S&FlashBoxId=3309347442)   

I hope it works!
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Judy Harder on August 03, 2007, 12:32:51 PM
Bonnie, that worked so well, I had a combination chills and tears and just sat here in awe of all that I saw.

I could watch that all day long. Just think of all the work that went into training that horse to do all she did. (Course the talent that is in the horse, doesn't hurt at all)


Thank you for sharing, I think I will go back and watch it again.........Thank YOU for a super video.
Hugs and God bless
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Diane Amberg on August 03, 2007, 01:32:46 PM
  That beautiful animal just blew me away with that incredible freestyle performance. I think they just did for dressage what Torvel and Dean did for ice dancing. Totally amazing!  Bonnie, thank you for sharing that. That just made my day.
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Janet Harrington on August 03, 2007, 07:36:07 PM
Oh My Gosh.  I have never seen anything like that in my life.  Thank you so much for putting this on the forum.
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: sixdogsmom on August 03, 2007, 08:03:05 PM
Out of sight! Thanks!
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Teresa on August 03, 2007, 08:15:04 PM
Well I have watched it 3 times and all I can say is Phenomenally Unbelievable Fantastic!
I almost cried ..and to see and 'feel' the bond and the love between the horse and rider.....
WOW...
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Dee Gee on August 03, 2007, 08:39:34 PM
I guess you could say that is one fancy stepping horse.
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Bonnie M. on August 03, 2007, 08:51:33 PM
Judy and Teresa, I had the same reaction when I watched it for the first time.  In fact, I've watched it several times, and I still get very emotional, but also happy, to see it.  I always wonder how in the world you could ever train a horse to do all of that fancy stepping.  Such beauty.
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: kdfrawg on August 03, 2007, 09:02:35 PM
You should give some consideration to attending the "horsey" nights at the American Royal in Kansas City. I think you might find you enjoy it a lot more in person. They put on one heck of a show every year.
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Ole Granny on August 03, 2007, 10:13:13 PM
Thank you.  Yes, it was beautiful.  We had horses and rode daily for years.  I'm still paying for that
I have a massage chair that is great but watching that made my back hurt.  Teresa may need to give the guy her number for a massage.  I'm sure he is use to it but still was lots of jiggling.  I have a broken tailbone from a spill from a horse while riding double and bareback.  (I never said I was the brightest light.)  At one point in time I was very thin with very little padding on me.  I rode with a very padded saddle and still suffered from the pain.  Tried a doughnut for a period.  Still I never gave up the riding.  One daughter was so allergic to the horse, she woud sneeze all the time while riding.  She would put her face in Tassy's mane and take a big wiff, saying,"Boy, that smells good."  Truly loved the horse and riding.  Sure do miss it.  And then there was our fat Appalosa ,Chief, who loved hedge apples.  Would snatch one up and never miss a step.  He was our easy keeper.
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: emptynest on August 04, 2007, 09:33:18 AM
Just watched the horse show performance.  It seemed so human.  I am simply amazed at the skill and beauty involved.  Thank you so much for opening my eyes.
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Jo McDonald on August 04, 2007, 10:37:14 AM
A great big THANK YOU, Bonnie B.  that was awesome and as you remember I do love horses !
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Bonnie M. on August 04, 2007, 12:59:32 PM
Jo, I like your new picture.  I need to post a better picture, but I'm not sure how to do it! 

I've been wondering, are the campers coming back into the lake area?

I hope you're having a good day. 
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Jo McDonald on August 04, 2007, 03:45:10 PM
Thanks, Bonnie, for the compliment - I was surprised to see it on there, Tersa took that while I was at their home last Thursday...bless her heart, she just keep trying to get a good one of me -- I do not take very good pictures, guess they look to much like me.  I like your pic -- I can almost hear your laughter when I look at it.

No, we are not open to the public yet - we still do not have any fresh water, and the break in the line is still under water, so when they are able to get to that and get it fixed, then the final stages of reopening will go into effect.  It will be wonderful to see faces other that Fred's and mine in the mirror.  We decided the other day, it is good that we love one another, or we would be hard pressed for companionship.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: "A thing of beauty!"
Post by: Roma Jean Turner on August 04, 2007, 09:27:06 PM
 :laugh:I  wondered what all the fuss was about.  Now I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes from watching this amazing performance. I'm blown away!!!