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  • March 11, 2011 at 5:46 pm #42533
    clydevalley
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    Hi There..
    I’m Liz and I’m a total newbie to the world of working horses.
    For 37 years I have dreamt about having my very own Clydie and now I have not one but two!
    Clyde was totally green when he arrived but now he’s broken to ride and loves driving.
    Buddy my new lad is young, hoping to start training him this year.
    I’m gald to have been invited onto your forum as I desperately want to work my big lad. We have covered the basics and he loves it so now it’s time to move forward.
    I’ll apologise now for any seemingly “daft” questions I may ask in the future, this is totally unchartered territory for me.
    Looking forward to “meeting” you all and learning.
    Many thanks.
    Liz….

    March 11, 2011 at 6:43 pm #66264
    dominiquer60
    Moderator

    Welcome Liz,
    Ask away and someone will answer. I look forward to hearing more about your lads and your perspective from across the pond.
    Be Well,
    Erika

    March 11, 2011 at 10:20 pm #66266
    bivol
    Participant

    welcome aboard!

    congratulations on your courage to make a shift to draft horses, it takes guts.
    do read older threads and dont be afraid to ask, here is the greatest concentration of working animal know-how online anywhere in the world, i think! (the most international it is sor sure!:D)

    anyway, welcome!
    Marko

    March 11, 2011 at 11:02 pm #66268
    jac
    Participant

    Hey Liz.. glad you made it. My nagging paid off. Great bunch on here and a ton of knowlege…
    John

    March 12, 2011 at 1:28 am #66261
    Marshall
    Participant

    Welcome Liz. Just beware, DAP can be a bit habit forming!

    March 12, 2011 at 10:43 pm #66270
    clydevalley
    Participant

    @dominiquer60 25568 wrote:

    Welcome Liz,
    Ask away and someone will answer. I look forward to hearing more about your lads and your perspective from across the pond.
    Be Well,
    Erika

    Many thanks Erika. Don’t get me talking about my boys as it’s my favourite past time:D
    As for my views, well I’m relatively new to the Clydesdale World but have strong opinions on the breed which I’ll stay quiet about for now lol
    Stay happy and healthy.
    Liz….

    March 12, 2011 at 10:47 pm #66271
    clydevalley
    Participant

    @bivol 25572 wrote:

    welcome aboard!

    congratulations on your courage to make a shift to draft horses, it takes guts.
    do read older threads and dont be afraid to ask, here is the greatest concentration of working animal know-how online anywhere in the world, i think! (the most international it is sor sure!:D)

    anyway, welcome!
    Marko

    Thanks Marko, I’m enjoying reading up on different things already and can’t wait to get started.
    As for courage, I love a challenge, the Clydie is my favourite breed and they are working horses so there really was no option besides, first time I saw Clyde I just “knew” he was born to drive (but am i) lol
    Many thanks again.
    Stay happy and healthy.
    Liz….

    March 12, 2011 at 10:50 pm #66272
    clydevalley
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    @jac 25575 wrote:

    Hey Liz.. glad you made it. My nagging paid off. Great bunch on here and a ton of knowlege…
    John

    Hiya Papa John:D
    Thanks for inviting me onto this great forum, I’ll be good honest:p
    When can I take the girls out? o/j
    Talk soon Papa.
    Stay happy and healthy.
    Liz….

    March 12, 2011 at 10:54 pm #66273
    clydevalley
    Participant

    @Marshall 25579 wrote:

    Welcome Liz. Just beware, DAP can be a bit habit forming!

    Hiya Marshall and many thanks for your welcome.
    I think working with horses is addictive (and expensive) but this can only be a good habit:)
    Sometimes I just watch my guys and dream, now one of my dreams is within my grasp and I can’t wait so yes, I think I’m already addicted lol
    Many thanks again.
    Stay happy and healthy.
    Liz…

    March 13, 2011 at 4:33 am #66262
    near horse
    Participant

    Two teamsters in Scotland? And neither one has yet seen the error of their ways and switched to Belgians? I know – give them time:D

    Welcome to the forum Liz. We’re glad you’re here and won’t hold it against you that you’re already acquainted with John.

    March 13, 2011 at 10:51 am #66265
    dominiquer60
    Moderator

    Liz,
    Pay no mind to this wise guy, besides eventually you will all smarten up and find yourselves with a pair of steers:) Though I may wise up to a single chunk someday, you never know.
    Erika

    March 13, 2011 at 3:50 pm #66263
    near horse
    Participant

    @dominiquer60 25598 wrote:

    Liz,
    Pay no mind to this wise guy, besides eventually you will all smarten up and find yourselves with a pair of steers:) Though I may wise up to a single chunk someday, you never know.
    Erika

    Thanks Erika -No one’s ever called me wise before. I’m flattered.
    Liz – you’re truly welcome here and I hope you see the jest in what in my previous comments. And, I’m wise!

    March 13, 2011 at 4:38 pm #66269
    jac
    Participant

    Thanks Geoff… I think:D… and i am thinking of changing breeds but cant get those western belgians over here… Simon and me are working on a cunning plan… more on that later….
    John

    March 13, 2011 at 6:53 pm #66267
    mitchmaine
    Participant

    any friend of john is a friend of ours.
    hi liz. milk this website for all the advice you want. its free and plentiful. regardless of what kinda critter you hook your load to.

    regards, mitch

    March 14, 2011 at 10:38 pm #66274
    clydevalley
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    @near horse 25590 wrote:

    Two teamsters in Scotland? And neither one has yet seen the error of their ways and switched to Belgians? I know – give them time:D

    Welcome to the forum Liz. We’re glad you’re here and won’t hold it against you that you’re already acquainted with John.

    Hiya Geoff.
    Many thanks, I’m afraid we all have our crosses to bare, mine’s John 😀

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