Tell me about the South West..... (Roy: apartments, townhomes, buyers)

[AlisonL]

All this talk of going riding and I am horseless......heck, I don't even know anyone here who owns a horse.
But I have a whole bunch of tack in my garage.

[Minathebrat]

Originally Posted by malamute

Coming from NY, you'll really see the difference -- in much of NM, just about every day is perfect for taking a ride. It's easier, not all the cold and ice, very few rainy days and most rainy days are sunny most of the day and the rain comes in the evening.

Can't wait! I'm officially not on speaking terms with snow and ice. I'm making the move late February yay

[RamblinRoseRanch]

Originally Posted by Minathebrat

That's so awesome! I'm a noob- but a willing one. Hopefully that will be good for something

Oh, noobs are MUCH desired, they're so willing to learn whereas some seasoned people may decide they know the *best* way. I like to see things through new people's eyes too. Adds a new perspective to things. I do notice that I have to take into account that things I see commonly they may have never seen and the shock/disgust factor can be huge.

[RamblinRoseRanch]

Originally Posted by AlisonL

All this talk of going riding and I am horseless......heck, I don't even know anyone here who owns a horse.
But I have a whole bunch of tack in my garage.

That's a true horsewoman! Move the tack across country. The horse will be found later.

We're a fine pair. You have tack and ability to ride, I have horses and not able to ride. Now, if we were only in the same state........that'd solve both our problems!

[AlisonL]

Originally Posted by RamblinRoseRanch

That's a true horsewoman! Move the tack across country. The horse will be found later.

We're a fine pair. You have tack and ability to ride, I have horses and not able to ride. Now, if we were only in the same state........that'd solve both our problems!

LOL Horses are cheaper to replace than tack. And, I was forewarned that saddles are alot more expensive out here, esp. used ones. And, its true.
I saw a used one exactly like mine for $700, and I only paid $400 for mine brand new. And mine isn't so old to have justified a big markup.

[Minathebrat]

Alison, where are you coming from? That's a big difference in $$.

[Minathebrat]

Originally Posted by RamblinRoseRanch

Oh, noobs are MUCH desired, they're so willing to learn whereas some seasoned people may decide they know the *best* way. I like to see things through new people's eyes too. Adds a new perspective to things. I do notice that I have to take into account that things I see commonly they may have never seen and the shock/disgust factor can be huge.

Thanks Rose Everytime I see your name "Did you say your name was Rambling Rose? Ramble on baby, settle down easy, Ramblin Rose!" goes thru my head-along with tune! lol

-though I'm curious as to what this shock/disgust factor you refer to is about!

[GregW]

When I move to NM full time I would consider owning a horse. More than likely I'll get a dual use dirt bike.

[AlisonL]

Originally Posted by Minathebrat

Alison, where are you coming from? That's a big difference in $$.

We moved here from Maine.

The saddle I mentioned is a Circle Y synthetic. No need for it to be that high priced and be used to boot.
But I did notice you can pick up a horse dirt cheap here.

[RamblinRoseRanch]

Originally Posted by AlisonL

LOL Horses are cheaper to replace than tack. And, I was forewarned that saddles are alot more expensive out here, esp. used ones. And, its true.
I saw a used one exactly like mine for $700, and I only paid $400 for mine brand new. And mine isn't so old to have justified a big markup.

*passing out*

Wow. That's a big difference. If I could have ANY saddle I wanted, it'd be a plantation saddle. I refuse to have a saddle that costs more than my horse though. And with shipping and tax, this one would.

Tucker Saddles Gen II Bayou Plantation Trail Saddle