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George McGovern

(12,743 posts)
4. They do, The Blue Flower. Pete's on the left. He's a Paint gelding.
Sat May 2, 2026, 06:55 PM
May 2

Maddie is a Paint mare. Here's another shot of her.


Are you a horse person?

Pete and Maddie are often featured in my Friday postings in this Forum.
Here are the last few links:
https://democraticunderground.com/1161107457
https://democraticunderground.com/1161107259
https://democraticunderground.com/1161107035

Thanks for your interest!

George

The Blue Flower

(6,579 posts)
5. I admire and appreciate their beauty
Sun May 3, 2026, 01:29 PM
May 3

I've been afraid to sit on one since I was a child. I took some riding lesson in my early 30s, but felt intimidated by the size of them.

George McGovern

(12,743 posts)
6. OMiGosh The Blue Flower - I didn't see your reply until more than 12 hours later. I'm sorry!
Mon May 4, 2026, 02:24 AM
May 4

Thank You for your kind comment.

You are not alone: when we boarded retired horses, there was one whose
owner was a young woman. The woman's mom was afraid of the horse.
Dad, however, was not and accompanied his daughter on visits to their horse.

Horses are LARGE animals after all. Their size can be daunting.
I'm glad you can see their beauty nevertheless.

The Blue Flower

(6,579 posts)
7. They're like huge dogs
Tue May 5, 2026, 07:26 PM
May 5

You have to establish a relationship of trust with them before climbing on them.

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