Poll
Equine Resolutions
Do you have any equine-related New Year's resolutions?
Total votes cast: 722
Comments & Write-in Answers
Passing The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
12/31/2007 7:52:33 PM
own my own horse or two
12/31/2007 7:43:07 PM
to fight for the passage of the AHSPA - HR503 / S311
12/31/2007 7:40:27 PM
To stop horse slaughter and thew wild horse and burro wipe out
12/31/2007 7:03:38 PM
I will fight harder than ever to see that anti-slaughter legislation is passed in the U.S. Congress
12/31/2007 6:43:31 PM
fight harder for passage of the AHSPA HR503 / S311
12/31/2007 6:25:42 PM
Get the 3 year old colt broke to saddle, have fun at show with the show horses, learn more!
12/31/2007 4:30:20 PM
to learn as much as I can
12/31/2007 3:08:13 PM
I plan to spend mroe time on ground training.
12/31/2007 2:17:58 PM
to purchase a horse and get back into riding this spring
12/31/2007 10:54:58 AM
We resolve to do more trail riding and do an overnight campout.
12/31/2007 6:28:33 AM
I'm going to compete in an endurance event
12/31/2007 2:34:55 AM
Continue informed care, ride more using natural horsemanship and common sense
12/30/2007 10:22:06 PM
To lobby show, breed, breeder, trail, state, horse assns to regularly raise $ for rescue & retire
12/30/2007 5:44:05 PM
More time training myself and my horses and make it fun
12/30/2007 3:41:52 PM
to ride and play more with our 3 clydesdales
12/30/2007 1:33:38 PM
more training hours and miles
12/30/2007 12:14:51 PM
a new business, will be fantastic! My horses will benefit greatly, and theere will be $$ to afford!
12/30/2007 12:08:56 PM
lose weight and get in better shape!!
12/30/2007 11:41:52 AM
Ride more and get back into shape
12/30/2007 10:22:29 AM
Working with my ponies and becoming more confident
12/30/2007 8:44:41 AM
become a better rider; begin dressage w/ horse
12/30/2007 8:34:03 AM
More riding and exploring!!!
12/29/2007 10:38:24 PM
I want to lose at least 50 pounds so I can ride my daughters new horse he's ownly 14 hand /850 pd
12/29/2007 9:54:05 PM
To spend more quality time in hte barn
12/29/2007 7:51:21 PM
want to get out and do more trail riding and some showing
12/29/2007 7:48:36 PM
Ride more!!
12/29/2007 6:04:18 PM
More riding (horse) lose weight (me)
12/29/2007 5:55:19 PM
start running again- will improve my riding and get a few extra pounds off Immi's back
12/29/2007 3:49:53 PM
to have both of my yearlings green broke by or in summer
12/29/2007 1:21:32 PM
ride her more
12/29/2007 11:03:32 AM
complete the Dennis Reis training program I got for Christmas
12/29/2007 11:00:26 AM
No
12/29/2007 9:58:50 AM
Ride more & to get healthy
12/29/2007 8:18:25 AM
Learn to drive
12/29/2007 7:08:29 AM
I need to develop my core strength. For my horse, I need to gain confidence in riding her in a few
12/29/2007 3:34:06 AM
training level dressage
12/29/2007 3:33:56 AM
Get my 5 year old to respect me under saddle & get my yearling to accept me working above his back
12/29/2007 2:18:52 AM
More ride time!
12/28/2007 11:27:06 PM
i want to ride more
12/28/2007 7:10:38 PM
i have some colts to break, and i am going to ride more
12/28/2007 6:47:17 PM
To ride more , spend more time w/ my horses and less time worrying over stuff that doesn't matter
12/28/2007 4:55:29 PM
All going on a diet, getting into shape, and having fun riding in 2008. Less stress more fun.
12/28/2007 4:37:07 PM
ride/drive more: worry less
12/28/2007 3:56:15 PM
I would like to get my horses in better physical condition.
12/28/2007 1:18:26 PM
more schooling
12/28/2007 1:06:14 PM
More regular training for the horses and increased learning/training for myself
12/28/2007 12:41:12 PM
For all of us to become the right weight and fitter
12/28/2007 12:23:12 PM
Will try to ride as much as I can.
12/28/2007 11:31:00 AM
To get my new horse, Nero, and myself through about 400 AERC miles together.
12/28/2007 11:05:46 AM
I do plan this year as every year, to donate as much as I can afford to end equine abuse.
12/28/2007 11:04:29 AM
To work harder to help end horse slaughter in Canada.
12/28/2007 10:34:10 AM
I will work to pass S311 / HR 503 this year so ALL AMerica's Horses will be safe from slaughter for
12/28/2007 9:51:23 AM
I make them when I see a problem!
12/28/2007 8:44:24 AM
Learn to ride and train my horses.
12/28/2007 8:32:18 AM
Make horse a medical account for emergencies; get self in better physical and financial shape.
12/28/2007 1:45:00 AM
I want to become braver(after an accident)and I want my horse to trust my judgement more.
12/28/2007 12:48:00 AM
to help bring an end to horse slaughter for human consumption in Europe and Japan.
12/27/2007 10:51:33 PM
I plan to be more consistent in my riding and conditioning for better performance.
12/27/2007 10:36:22 PM
Spend a lot less time working around the place and a lot more time riding!
12/27/2007 10:25:22 PM
We both need to get in alot more riding
12/27/2007 10:05:03 PM
we are both going to get in shape
12/27/2007 9:45:32 PM
Hope to be able to ride better
12/27/2007 9:15:36 PM
Lose weight!
12/27/2007 8:58:27 PM
I want to finish my Level II Parelli certification
12/27/2007 8:30:55 PM
I'll my horse much more often, for health.
12/27/2007 8:09:51 PM
Ride more. Or at all.
12/27/2007 8:05:45 PM
To do something with each horse (4) - ground work or ride - five days a week
12/27/2007 8:04:43 PM
no, but what a good idea!
12/27/2007 7:43:36 PM
get in better shape to ride better
12/27/2007 7:34:17 PM
spend more time 'training' the New Haute Ecole doing groundwork to improve well-being and relationsh
12/27/2007 7:21:55 PM
assess part of our Parelli Level 3
12/27/2007 7:12:00 PM
Get my horse back into good shape after being pregnant.
12/27/2007 6:42:05 PM
Take time to Ride!
12/27/2007 6:31:35 PM
To own a horse, and accomplish Parelli
12/27/2007 6:23:44 PM
Starting Jan. 1 I will start my new business.
12/27/2007 6:23:16 PM
I am resolving to spend more time riding my horse this year
12/27/2007 5:47:44 PM
Do lots of trail riding and camping
12/27/2007 5:43:31 PM
daily exercise, hugging, talking, affection
12/27/2007 5:17:06 PM
not church holiday so id on't observe & nether do my horses
12/27/2007 4:59:56 PM
I'll show my dog less and ride my horse more
12/27/2007 4:56:02 PM
more quiet time
12/27/2007 4:47:46 PM
Move up to FIRST LEVEL in Dressage!
12/27/2007 4:42:54 PM
To ride more on a regular basis and compete in a local show
12/27/2007 4:19:28 PM
Ride 4 or more times a week
12/27/2007 3:50:48 PM
To ride more, and work with my young mule
12/27/2007 3:27:40 PM
Ride everyday it is not raining
12/27/2007 3:11:10 PM
to ride more
12/27/2007 3:09:50 PM
I resolve to do whatever I have to do to keep my horses happy and healthy--they are my life!
12/27/2007 2:42:54 PM
More trail riding
12/27/2007 1:53:56 PM
To be jumping consistently 3'9" in the show ring!
12/27/2007 1:39:20 PM
RIDE MORE!
12/27/2007 1:10:50 PM
ride more and play more
12/27/2007 1:06:47 PM
Ride more!
12/27/2007 12:54:41 PM
To be the best we can be in our chosen discipline.
12/27/2007 12:52:20 PM
Make more time to ride.
12/27/2007 12:16:43 PM
ride more
12/27/2007 12:00:34 PM
i want to earn more respect in the show ring by becoming better at showmanship
12/27/2007 11:45:21 AM
Give More Attention
12/27/2007 11:40:06 AM
get my horse back in shape and get my confidence up. I have't ridden in a couple of years.
12/27/2007 11:31:38 AM
We both could use more exercise.
12/27/2007 11:29:22 AM
I would like to get into the show ring and on the trails more. taking hunter lessons is a priority
12/27/2007 11:14:06 AM
Lose weight & improve my fitness; more riding time
12/27/2007 10:57:05 AM
sell 3 horses so Ican spend more time with the remaining one!
12/27/2007 10:49:15 AM
Spend more time listening to them and learning their language, become a horsewhisperer!
12/27/2007 10:44:29 AM
Of course! To spend more time with them & ride more often (same one every year!)
12/27/2007 10:44:15 AM
I WILL have a healthy back. I WILL start training my half tb/half frieian colt! I will feel good!
12/27/2007 10:30:20 AM
Buy Insurance. Agreed Value -- NOT Actual Value!
12/27/2007 10:00:08 AM
We are all going on a diet and get in shape !
12/27/2007 9:48:31 AM
For him, keep him sound and fit, for us, get our Parelli Level 1
12/27/2007 9:45:48 AM
had a hip replaced, and want to get back to riding ASAP
12/27/2007 9:33:58 AM
To improve my relationship with my horses
12/27/2007 9:32:29 AM
Ride more and devote more time to my horse-if not riding then grooming and pampering
12/27/2007 9:24:56 AM
Dedicated Riding Time!!!!!
12/27/2007 9:22:25 AM
More riding, more fun stuff and not all shows.
12/27/2007 9:22:04 AM
prepare a "paddock paradise" for lamatic prone 'easy keepers"
12/27/2007 9:16:37 AM
No feeding treats while in the cross ties
12/27/2007 9:04:57 AM
Lots of riding - another trip to Nebraska!
12/27/2007 9:01:13 AM
Start training my pasture ornamnets
12/27/2007 8:36:02 AM
both of us to get more fit, do better at shows, and enjoy some trail riding
12/27/2007 8:31:31 AM
Go to more shows!
12/27/2007 8:14:36 AM
Spend more individual time with each horse, and get myself fit!
12/27/2007 8:08:50 AM
To try and get in more play and training time with them
12/27/2007 7:56:56 AM
more play, work with them more, no excuses!
12/27/2007 7:44:20 AM
Stay healthy!
12/27/2007 7:10:48 AM
I plan to "Ride Today", because you never know what may happen tomorrow.
12/27/2007 7:08:47 AM
I had a hip replaced 3/06, I want to start riding my new trail trained filly, Ms Bacacita Bella.MM
12/27/2007 6:51:39 AM
Vp;unteer my time at a Rescue Ranchh
12/27/2007 5:14:27 AM
i am claiming time in the diary so I dont get to this time next year and wish I had done more.
12/27/2007 3:57:42 AM
To simply move up a level with my riding
12/27/2007 2:52:10 AM
To put in 110% effort in lessons to get ready for lvl 1 dressage.
12/27/2007 2:45:21 AM
I would like to pass myself and my horse out of novice and do well in Endurance next year.
12/27/2007 1:32:25 AM
Work harder at training
12/27/2007 1:19:01 AM
I would like us to move up a level indressage!
12/27/2007 12:44:38 AM
ride as often as I can with my kids
12/27/2007 12:13:49 AM
More time just hangin' out
12/27/2007 12:02:03 AM
To become mentally and physically fit for both my horse and myself!
12/26/2007 11:21:22 PM
I want to ride more often, not just once or twice a month.
12/26/2007 11:13:43 PM
Ride much, MUCH more!
12/26/2007 10:57:25 PM
Ride more!
12/26/2007 10:52:25 PM
To ride more often
12/26/2007 10:48:33 PM
I plan to finish the new horse barn and buy a new horse or two.
12/26/2007 10:44:29 PM
stop "nagging" my horses with leg aids
12/26/2007 10:35:38 PM
to spend more time riding
12/26/2007 10:21:33 PM
I need to spend the time needed with my horses so we all benefit from being able to trust each other
12/26/2007 9:42:08 PM
Focus on reducing both our hay bellies!!!
12/26/2007 9:13:44 PM
I like to make a change whenever its needed-not just at new years.
12/26/2007 9:12:19 PM
To stay in the saddle and avoid those pesky involuntary dismounts!
12/26/2007 8:58:41 PM
To stop boarding my horse out and bring him home to our new barn and pasture
12/26/2007 8:46:36 PM
I am working on my level on in PNH with all three of my horses.
12/26/2007 8:43:44 PM
We all need to get fit and ride more!
12/26/2007 8:12:32 PM
Keep those long Andalusian manes combed out.
12/26/2007 7:54:14 PM
I will spend more time with my horses as it is good for them and relaxing for me.
12/26/2007 7:51:19 PM
Share quality time, train , have fun and compete and listen to my equine partner for feedback
12/26/2007 7:47:59 PM
I have 5 AWSOME horses who have all gotten fat and lazy, much like me! We are all shaping up!
12/26/2007 7:46:55 PM
we will both loose weight
12/26/2007 7:39:26 PM
To get back in the saddle on all 4 horses & on the bridle path again with friends
12/26/2007 7:37:12 PM
ride more
12/26/2007 7:34:59 PM
Praying for this weather to end, so I can get the horse trailer to ride reiners, in an arena, an not
12/26/2007 7:19:53 PM
To better train my horse
12/26/2007 7:17:01 PM
do hillwork 2x a week
12/26/2007 7:09:21 PM
Schedule unalterable appointments with my horse for my own sanity and her development!
12/26/2007 7:00:24 PM
time to finish the dessage horse
12/26/2007 6:41:26 PM
We will get out to some horse shows this year.
12/26/2007 6:40:06 PM
I'm starting a new mule; he'll be 3 in May, and will begin his training as a driving pony!
12/26/2007 6:38:27 PM
to spend more time just being "present" with them, and teaching other owners to do the same
12/26/2007 6:26:38 PM
TB brat--no bucking at canter and jumping, quit spooking. me--less fear, more riding, better form
12/26/2007 6:24:29 PM
to lose more weight...for my horse too!
12/26/2007 6:14:45 PM
I'm going to spend more time cleaning hooves
12/26/2007 6:00:38 PM
Getting into better shape, learning to communicate better, always working to be a better horse owner
12/26/2007 5:53:57 PM
We're taking training/lessons to help both of us.
12/26/2007 5:53:21 PM
We're both going to lose weight and exercise more!
12/26/2007 5:52:28 PM
To become much more advanced in our discipline
12/26/2007 5:48:45 PM
spend more time in the saddle
12/26/2007 5:48:14 PM
get all of us back into show shape
12/26/2007 5:47:46 PM
But I hope to give the same high quality care.
12/26/2007 5:45:34 PM
sell one and save some $$$
12/26/2007 5:39:21 PM
Make a better effort to save money to be able to show more
12/26/2007 5:38:29 PM
Listen to my horses more and be as natural as I can
12/26/2007 5:33:22 PM
To get us both into better shape by personally exercising-treadmill and outside walking, weather per
12/26/2007 5:28:39 PM
I have a new horse--we will get better aquainted
12/26/2007 5:23:54 PM
After losing one late this year, I resolve to spend more time and ride
12/26/2007 5:23:44 PM
Making more time for riding and horse fun
12/26/2007 5:19:59 PM
get to workon me and her
12/26/2007 5:16:58 PM
To ride more often and get both of us in better shape.
12/26/2007 5:14:51 PM
we are getting ready for a new foal this spring-first in 9 years!
12/26/2007 5:07:49 PM
I want to improve my riding and also get a young horse driving.
12/26/2007 5:05:23 PM
Work harder!
12/26/2007 5:00:25 PM
Exercise More!
12/26/2007 4:58:43 PM
to start and finish Tevis
12/26/2007 4:51:17 PM
Build a fabulous extended trot - and RIDE it!
12/26/2007 4:49:55 PM
We are going to work together more regularly.
12/26/2007 4:49:28 PM
We both need to lose weight and get more physically fit - so we'll do it together!
12/26/2007 4:41:45 PM
better balance in the saddle for me and more respect for me from my horse
12/26/2007 4:39:32 PM
Spend more time with my horses
12/26/2007 4:37:21 PM
We both need to get in shape.
12/26/2007 4:31:52 PM
I want to do more winter riding.
12/26/2007 4:20:16 PM
More excercise for all and more time just hanging out being part of the herd (me too)!
12/26/2007 4:17:40 PM
I plan to work daily to condition horses and myself. As it is now, I do well to accomplish 3x/wk.
12/26/2007 4:16:42 PM
ride more
12/26/2007 4:16:06 PM
I am switching over from shavings to straw. .
12/26/2007 4:10:46 PM
Ride more!
12/26/2007 4:03:38 PM
Only recently on vacation have I ridden in several yrs & my horses are fat so we will start working!
12/26/2007 4:01:05 PM
Riding more & spending more time with my horses.
12/26/2007 4:00:07 PM
try to go to a few out of state horse shows to show my horses
12/26/2007 3:51:17 PM
I set goals daily 4 us, try to stick w/them. Less chance of failure than 1x yr resolution.
12/26/2007 3:43:37 PM
We are both going to get into a good training program & get fit!
12/26/2007 3:43:35 PM
get into better shape for riding, get more supple to match the suppleness I am asking of my horse.
12/26/2007 3:33:51 PM
To have more fun!
12/26/2007 3:30:15 PM
Keep them healtjy
12/26/2007 3:29:34 PM
Going to start riding again...hopefully shed some pounds doing so too...
12/26/2007 3:28:09 PM
Get my green bean to his first show!
12/26/2007 3:27:36 PM
Be more efficient! Get my Arab to Regionals.
12/26/2007 3:19:45 PM
I WILL ride 5 days a week
12/26/2007 2:22:07 PM
spend more time together and workout!
12/26/2007 1:53:08 PM
try to find a boarding barn that won't rip me off or starve my horse
12/25/2007 11:57:25 PM
I would like a fitness routine for myself, and my horse. No more excuses for not riding. I am look
12/25/2007 10:10:57 PM
To bright to light the brutality of horse slaughter & to educate on non-violent options instead.
12/25/2007 5:48:04 PM
YES TO BE HERE NEXT YEAR WERE 18MONS SINCE HE WAS TO BE PUT DOWN WITH FIRST JOINT INFECTION THENLAMI
12/25/2007 10:06:31 AM
I would like to ride more & move up to 3rd level
12/25/2007 1:20:29 AM
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12/31/2007 8:02:12 PM