tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post5300966848652962176..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: One Year Blogging Anniversary for Grandma and her Arabian HorsesRising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-27323455945787808682008-01-20T22:14:00.000-08:002008-01-20T22:14:00.000-08:00Hello There,I'm thrilled that you posted on my blo...Hello There,<BR/>I'm thrilled that you posted on my blog! And, I'm so pleased that I found your's. I've always wanted a horse, and long ago I thought it was only a dream. But recently, my husband and I have explored buying a piece of land to harness this dream of mine. Arabians were the first horse that I took lessons on; "Oman" was the first horse I ever actually rode. It's amazing how beautiful and majestic they are. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to afford an Arabian, but it's a dream I'm still chasing. I can wait to hear more about how you're living your's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-38372900551415268722008-01-10T10:07:00.000-08:002008-01-10T10:07:00.000-08:00dressagemom, I'm sure that no other horse will eve...dressagemom, I'm sure that no other horse will ever replace Kaswyn in your heart but there will be others as special and talented as he, just with their own uniqueness. <BR/><BR/>I afraid I'm a purebred snob as well. lol<BR/><BR/>Thanks for being one of my first readers. Your comments have been appreciated. And congrats on your one year anniversary too!!<BR/><BR/>the moose buyer, thank you for visiting my blog. I love the sight of an Arabian strutting their stuff as well, it's one of my favorite things in life.<BR/><BR/>lady of chaos, be sure to post on your annivesary. It's actually be kind of fun to look back at this year.<BR/><BR/>carol, I'm sure you have encountered bias with the standardbred. Seems like any of the smaller registries seem to be target as well. It is unfortunate that some people need to be so narrow minded. <BR/><BR/>photogchic, it doesn't surprise me that your father told "Arabian" jokes. It fits the rest of the profile you have described. lol <BR/><BR/>I'm glad that you've been able to experience life with an Arabian first hand. I hope you will again some time in the future as well. lol (sorry, I just can't help myself!)<BR/><BR/>dj, thanks for commenting. You're right that is a picture of Legs. I usually forget to identify which horse. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure that the horses appreciate your visits at the horse show. Even the over tired ones that don't come out of their corners to visit, I think still appreciated someone talking with them.<BR/><BR/>jill s, thanks for visiting. I'm glad you like the pics of the horses.<BR/><BR/>strawberry lane, thank you that means a lot.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-32969346010027389532008-01-10T09:54:00.000-08:002008-01-10T09:54:00.000-08:00L, thank you. It's amazing how time flies.equinesp...L, thank you. It's amazing how time flies.<BR/><BR/>equinespirit,I'm with you. I can't imagine myself with any other breed of horse.<BR/><BR/>lori, thank you for being here from the beginning. <BR/><BR/>dickiebo, that makes me laugh. The thought of a whole year of posts seems like a daunting task. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting here.<BR/><BR/>abraham, thank you, I love looking at how happy this horse is in the snow.<BR/><BR/>kathy c, thank you for visiting regularly here. I'm glad I could share my view of Arabian horses with you.<BR/><BR/>hallie, thanks I couldn't resist. It just felt like a natural.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-16722851796712409892008-01-09T11:00:00.000-08:002008-01-09T11:00:00.000-08:00Congratulations on the first anniversary of your t...Congratulations on the first anniversary of your terrific blog.<BR/>I have loved every entry. It is so full of insight, wisdom and the wonder of the horses that we all love. After having spent over 30 years with horses, I still learn something new from each of your posts. You photos are wonderful. I do believe you have the most beautiful horses! <BR/><BR/>Keep writing!Strawberry Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555143299042580481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-55827775939861276982008-01-09T07:25:00.000-08:002008-01-09T07:25:00.000-08:00I can't get enough of your gorgeous pics!I can't get enough of your gorgeous pics!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67447232051230802932008-01-08T22:50:00.000-08:002008-01-08T22:50:00.000-08:00Happy 1 year of blogging! Gorgeous photo of Legs o...Happy 1 year of blogging! Gorgeous photo of Legs on this post. I too have always had a special attraction/connection with Arabian horses. Since a child I have collected model of them, drawn them, read about them, ridden many part breds, and gone to Arab shows to admire & photograph them. I always go through the barns and say "hello" to as many as I can. You are so right about their expressions! They seem to know I love them and give back in return. Other breeds don't usually care whether you talk to them in the stalls or not. Arabian horses RULE!!!Bill and Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489582642328030311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-88566416984233744832008-01-08T20:03:00.000-08:002008-01-08T20:03:00.000-08:00Mikael---Happy Anniversary. I enjoy your comments...Mikael---Happy Anniversary. I enjoy your comments and your blog tremendously. I have to admit, I grew up with a father who told "arabian" jokes---but I leased one in my 30's and fell in love with the breed. AJ--was an amazing guy with tons of heart, energy, and was a beautiful mover. I learned so much from him and he made me a better rider. So here's to Arabians--thanks for sharing your horses and the breed with us:-)photogchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822162590502709534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-57830385935493719732008-01-08T16:43:00.000-08:002008-01-08T16:43:00.000-08:00I, too, have encountered biases in the horse world...I, too, have encountered biases in the horse world. My gelding is a Standardbred and I have been asked/told everything from: Why in the world would you want one of those when you could get a REAL horse?? to What do you do with standardbreds....can you actually RIDE them?? (yes -- believe it or not, I have been asked this question which just goes to show how ignorant some people are about horses). <BR/><BR/> I have also encountred bias's regarding different riding disciplines. My response to this is usually...Well if I wanted to jump, I certainly wouldn't do it in a western sadde and if I wanted to cut cattle, I'm not going to do it in an english saddle!! Riding is all about what suits you, your personality, and your horse. Frankly, I could care less if someone wants to do handstands on their bareback horse while eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If they love their horse, take good care of them, and enjoy what they do -- THAT'S COOL! <BR/><BR/> I have said before and will say again. Every breed has good and bad eggs. It's not the breed that makes them good or bad, but rather the people that work with them! Good people make good horses.<BR/><BR/>The pictures of your horses are beautiful!! I can't wait to get some nice pictures of Grif on my blog.<BR/><BR/>Carol<BR/>(aka Campin Horseluvr)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338470216994991027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-50266420993402450122008-01-08T16:15:00.000-08:002008-01-08T16:15:00.000-08:00Congrats on making it a year MiKael! I'm fast appr...Congrats on making it a year MiKael! I'm fast approaching my year mark as well.<BR/><BR/>I think you do a wonderful job of promoting the good in Arabian horses. Keep up the wonderful work.Lady Of Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528836839856266688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-81499827805214372532008-01-08T15:55:00.000-08:002008-01-08T15:55:00.000-08:00My daughter showed on her white Arabian Cyrie (Eng...My daughter showed on her white Arabian Cyrie (English of course)and when we had the ranch, most of our boarded horses were Arabians. There is nothing better than watching any Arabian running around an arena with the tail held high. They are the best and the pictured one on this blog is absolutely gorgeous.the moose buyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239785732953146415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-20151672894964449742008-01-08T09:42:00.000-08:002008-01-08T09:42:00.000-08:00Happy blogiversary! Mine came and went and I didn...Happy blogiversary! Mine came and went and I didn't even notice...oops. <BR/><BR/>I think my passion for Arabians comes from working with them as a kid when I didn't have any preconceived notions of what a horse should be. Then when I worked with other breeds it became clear that Arabians were the breed for me. <BR/><BR/>My dressage trainer and I were talking the other day about how it would be difficult (impossible, really) to replace Kaswyn. I said that my next horse would certainly be an Arabian, and she said "Oh, I could definately see you on a part Arabian/part warmblood!" To which I replied "Yes, I know those partbreds are nice, but if I'm going to ride an Arabian, I'm going to ride a purebred!" You can call me an Arabian snob, I guess. <BR/><BR/>And thanks for mentioning my blog. You're blog is so popular, and so well written. I'm honored!Dressage Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741448152235721941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-20855975965437313372008-01-08T09:17:00.000-08:002008-01-08T09:17:00.000-08:00You win for best comment of the day...The footy pa...You win for best comment of the day...<BR/><BR/>The footy pajamas to flak jacket question has been answered!!<BR/><BR/>And I love that it's all due to testicles (not tentacles!!)<BR/><BR/>I LOVE your sense of humor!!<BR/><BR/>HallieWonderful World of Weinershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704174092907120103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-27670343275219655212008-01-08T08:51:00.000-08:002008-01-08T08:51:00.000-08:00Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I l...Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I love reading your posts and my respect and love of the Arabian breed has grown through your shared knowledge.Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057258440763363962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-71300727758843526762008-01-08T06:17:00.000-08:002008-01-08T06:17:00.000-08:00A beautiful horse. What a nice portrait.A beautiful horse. What a nice portrait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-82111900066924072942008-01-08T03:34:00.000-08:002008-01-08T03:34:00.000-08:00Happy birthday, horse-lover. Here's to the next!Happy birthday, horse-lover. Here's to the next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-59972082947463987002008-01-07T19:28:00.000-08:002008-01-07T19:28:00.000-08:00Thanks so much MiKael, I am so proud to have been ...Thanks so much MiKael, I am so proud to have been singled out as one of your special blogging buddies, you truly have a passion and drive that I hope I can achieve someday soon. I am so glad that you started posting the pictures, the pictures taken by you and your professional photographer are beautiful. I have always loved horses and never really focused on one breed, we didnt get a lot of spotted horses where I was born or Arabians, mainly Thoroughbreds, but my route took me in the direction of paint horses. I love the Arabian's spirit, animation and character and just wish I had more around here to photograph.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on one year. Hope you are feeling better (((Huge Hugs))) I know it has been a hard year so here's hoping for a better 2008.<BR/><BR/>Lori<BR/>xxLori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-64126318384559151642008-01-07T19:20:00.000-08:002008-01-07T19:20:00.000-08:00First off...happy first blogging year anniversary!...First off...happy first blogging year anniversary! Second...a big standing ovation on the writing of this entry! LOVED it! It was wonderful. I have to totally agree with every word you wrote! I can not tell you how often I hear the prejudice about the Arabian...in fact a friend of mine likes to give me a hard time about Diago and the breed in general. And honestly I'll most likely never ever have any other breed of horse. I couldn't have asked for a better friend than Diago.EquineSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041573346910499278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-13986086077725786092008-01-07T17:28:00.000-08:002008-01-07T17:28:00.000-08:00Congratulations!Congratulations!Original Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503068909740890309noreply@blogger.com