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by John Fitzgerald
Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: The Long Gray Line
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

Re: The Long Gray Line

I know I'm dating myself, but I remember that movie from childhood. I'll be sure to watch it.
by John Fitzgerald
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: "Keep 'Em Rolling"
Replies: 1
Views: 1585

by John Fitzgerald
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: "Keep 'Em Rolling"
Replies: 1
Views: 1585

"Keep 'Em Rolling"

I happened to catch this old 1934 movie, starring Walter Huston. It is about an artillery driver and his horse. It takes place during and after WW 1. It shows artillery teams in action and on the parade ground. It also has some cavalry footage. The details of uniforms, saddles, tack, and harness is ...
by John Fitzgerald
Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Has anybody read. . .
Replies: 32
Views: 9402

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Pat Holscher</i> <br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Ve...
by John Fitzgerald
Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Battlefield Horse Carcasses
Replies: 70
Views: 21519

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Pat Holscher</i> <br />Not carcases, but nearly so. Equine casualties of WWII. http://history....
by John Fitzgerald
Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:23 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Mounted Police Today
Replies: 255
Views: 89917

RE: Poznañ

Great photos. I wish I could see more of the saddles. Check out those knee rolls.

John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:27 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: German website on the Armeesattel 25
Replies: 9
Views: 3341

Looking at the photo of the disassembled saddle, I noticed the attachment of the girth billets. The attachment is similar to the way the '04 stirrup leather hanger is attached. It seems like it would be easy to make that modification to an '04. That solves the webbing procurement problem and would b...
by John Fitzgerald
Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Videos (to improve blood circulation)
Replies: 6
Views: 2826

Bob,

I remember reading (perhaps here) an excerpt from a soldiers diary, describing the big charge at Beersheba. He told it in a way that was very exciting. Perhaps Pat could find that thread. Anyway, he said thousands.

John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Videos (to improve blood circulation)
Replies: 6
Views: 2826

I always enjoy watching the Aussie charge. Though it is a little skimpy when one thinks of the thousands that made the real charge











John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Tue May 01, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Constabulary Horse platoon photo
Replies: 48
Views: 11662

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by tmarsh</i> <br />Couvi,thanks for the information. Does anybody know why the U.S. halters were...
by John Fitzgerald
Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Constabulary Horse platoon photo
Replies: 48
Views: 11662

Notice the halters are over the bridles. I always wondered why the M1904 halter was so large. Now it makes a little more sense.

John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:48 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Magazine Articles of Interest 2007
Replies: 27
Views: 7648

I tried the one rein stop. It's pretty effective. My horse didn't like it real well though.

John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Flags Of Our Fathers
Replies: 6
Views: 2485

I'm presently reading this book. However, I'm not to the actual combat yet. I like the author's style. I'll let you all know how the movie version measures up.

John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:42 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Mounted Police Today
Replies: 255
Views: 89917

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Pat Holscher</i> <br />http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/061006/480/b8408f175e594bb...
by John Fitzgerald
Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:34 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Constabulary Horse platoon photo
Replies: 48
Views: 11662

Doesn't he have awfully short stirrup leathers? I ride with my leathers as long as possible and still be in my heels. I find that way the best for a good grip at speed over rough terrain. Am I doing it wrong?

John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Battlefield Horse Carcasses
Replies: 70
Views: 21519

Killing horses is an emotional thing for me. I just hate it. I usually get pretty drunk afterward. We have a young gelding that has a serious stifle injury resulting from a bad wreck. The vet says he'll never recover. The rider was injured too. His time (the horse) draws near and I dread it. John Fi...
by John Fitzgerald
Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:38 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Battlefield Horse Carcasses
Replies: 70
Views: 21519

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Pat Holscher</i> <br />As sort of a gross footnote to this, I wonder how the presence of all t...
by John Fitzgerald
Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Deadwood
Replies: 11
Views: 4301

There is a third season in the works, but they are being real quiet about when it's going to start. It's disgusting and facinating at the same time. Being the uneducated bumpkin that I am, I always watch it.

John Fitzgerald
Eagle County, Colorado

Ride'm like you stole'm
by John Fitzgerald
Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:55 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Shoeing article by Pakistani Army Vetrinarian
Replies: 1
Views: 1523

That's a good article. The man know his hooves............John

"A good horse rides best for a good horseman"
by John Fitzgerald
Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:50 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: The Big Trail
Replies: 2
Views: 1591

Raoul Walsh was the director. I'm not that smart, I had to look it up. The cast includes Tyrone Power Sr. as the wagon boss. He was a big burly guy who looks nothing like Tyrone Jr. I'd have never guessed...............John

"A good horse rides best for a good horseman"