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My wife and her paint pony Maddie, whom she raised from birth. (Original Post) George McGovern Aug 2024 OP
I love paint pony's. They are so unique. Polly Hennessey Aug 2024 #1
Yes they are Polly. So is my wife. Thanks! George McGovern Aug 2024 #5
Where's the photo? Ocelot II Aug 2024 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Deuxcents Aug 2024 #4
Ocelot II, please try again. George McGovern Aug 2024 #6
Thanks, I see it now. For some reason the post was blank, no content. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #8
Sometimes there's a slight delay in loading. ShazzieB Aug 2024 #12
Thank You ShazzieB. George McGovern Aug 2024 #28
What a wonderful shot. blm Aug 2024 #3
Thank You blm! George McGovern Aug 2024 #7
I cannot see the photo, George. Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #9
D_D - Please try again. George McGovern Aug 2024 #10
Ohh! (gasp) Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #17
Wow -- thank you Diamond_Dog! George McGovern Aug 2024 #27
Great shot! brer cat Aug 2024 #11
Thank You brer cat! George McGovern Aug 2024 #13
What a pretty little horse! ShazzieB Aug 2024 #14
Thank You ShazzieB! George McGovern Aug 2024 #15
They both look marvelous! MLAA Aug 2024 #16
Thank You MLAA! Maybe when I could afford a remote control shutter setup and get her to sit with me. George McGovern Aug 2024 #20
Beautiful: Wife, pony, and photograph. You are very blessed. LoisB Aug 2024 #18
Thank You so much LoisB. You are welcome. George McGovern Aug 2024 #21
Just wonderful! usonian Aug 2024 #19
Thanks Usonian! The shooting angle came from me sitting on a milk crate and my camera's fps George McGovern Aug 2024 #24
Many thanks. usonian Aug 2024 #30
Wonderful photo, my dear George, of both your wife and the paint pony! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2024 #22
Oh thank you so much Peggy! George McGovern Aug 2024 #25
oh my Skittles Aug 2024 #23
Thank you Skittles! George McGovern Aug 2024 #26
Awesome photo, George gademocrat7 Aug 2024 #29
You're welcome gademocrat7. Glad for your smile. Thank You! George McGovern Aug 2024 #33
Now I can see the photo..your wife and Maddie look Olympics ready! Deuxcents Aug 2024 #31
Great. Thanks for sticking with it Deuxcents. Thank you for your kind comment. George McGovern Aug 2024 #34
Pretty little mare... GiqueCee Aug 2024 #32
Maddie is 15.1 and does have a strong quarter horse bloodline. She is 19 yrs old. George McGovern Aug 2024 #35
Oh, I took the pony reference literally... GiqueCee Aug 2024 #37
Yeah, I might've written "pony" instead . . . Thank You GiqueCee. Maddie is riding better than ever. We George McGovern Aug 2024 #39
Splendid photo! Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #36
Thank You Mousetoescamper! George McGovern Aug 2024 #38

Response to Ocelot II (Reply #2)

Ocelot II

(121,120 posts)
8. Thanks, I see it now. For some reason the post was blank, no content.
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 02:25 PM
Aug 2024

Very nice photo, beautiful horse!

ShazzieB

(18,760 posts)
12. Sometimes there's a slight delay in loading.
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 02:45 PM
Aug 2024

Not usually, which is why an unexpected delay can make it seem like there's something wrong with the post.

I've trained myself to wait a little while before posting to say that I can't see an image, because you just never know.

Diamond_Dog

(34,905 posts)
17. Ohh! (gasp)
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 04:05 PM
Aug 2024

How beautiful! I love that you are so proud of her.

Horse people …. Sigh. So devoted to their animals. I know one myself. Well done all around. 🙂

ShazzieB

(18,760 posts)
14. What a pretty little horse!
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 02:56 PM
Aug 2024

They make a lovely team, and I love the way you captured them in motion here.

usonian

(14,091 posts)
19. Just wonderful!
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 04:18 PM
Aug 2024

Not to take anything away from the photo, I am amazed that the rear legs look like one from your angle, and please comment on the horse shoes. I have never seen anything like them.

But once again, a great moment and subjects done proud.

George McGovern

(6,047 posts)
24. Thanks Usonian! The shooting angle came from me sitting on a milk crate and my camera's fps
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 04:35 PM
Aug 2024

to catch Maddie's legs "together." Her boots help alleviate the soreness from her feet. She has tender feet which is helped by the boots' cushioning.

With regard to the milk crate — Besides standing, I used to shoot sometimes while kneeling, framing vertically. Can't get up off the ground any longer, so sitting's a good compromise. The picture was taken in my wife's arena, amongst a slew of other obstacles in addition to the jump setup. However, I had but the one milk crate and much less choice of shooting angles. Fortunately, it worked.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,230 posts)
22. Wonderful photo, my dear George, of both your wife and the paint pony!
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 04:27 PM
Aug 2024

The symmetry and grace are remarkable.

GiqueCee

(1,369 posts)
32. Pretty little mare...
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 04:52 PM
Aug 2024

... she's less than 14 hands then? She looks like she has a strong quarter horse bloodline.

My first horse was a 14.2 hands jughead brown pinto mustang with a watch eye and a brand on his butt, H Bar E. His name was Patch, and even after 60-odd years, I still miss him.

George McGovern

(6,047 posts)
35. Maddie is 15.1 and does have a strong quarter horse bloodline. She is 19 yrs old.
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 07:49 PM
Aug 2024

Once a horse is part of your heart they don't let go even unto death. I hope you have fond memories of your Patch. Thank You GiqueCee.

GiqueCee

(1,369 posts)
37. Oh, I took the pony reference literally...
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 09:50 PM
Aug 2024

... she is a beautiful girl. I wish you all the best. I have neighbors with horses, and I always have carrots for them, and exchange nostril blows to bond with them. I'm a bit too old for riding anymore, but I love to be near them when I can, and I delight in coming home smelling like horse!

George McGovern

(6,047 posts)
39. Yeah, I might've written "pony" instead . . . Thank You GiqueCee. Maddie is riding better than ever. We
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 10:46 PM
Aug 2024

board horses here too and I love their nostril blows. We are quite familiar with "smelling like horse." It's great that you keep a supply of carrots on hand.

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