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re: More Choices

KCS — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:20:26 GMT

I sent you a Private Message, click on the little envelope next to your sign in at the top of the page.

re: More Choices

horse_angel730 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:12:38 GMT

you're welcome and thanks. One problem: I don't know how to post it there. Could you tell me? Thanks again.

re: More Choices

KCS — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:42:39 GMT

Thanks for the nod. BTW, if you post this blog under the general posts, you will have a lot of comments helping you expand, learn and make good informed decisions. Good luck to you!

re: Still looking

NoVA Wild Flower — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:02:36 GMT

Hi, horse_angel

Angel is a really nice looking filly, and I definitely understand why you're keeping her on your list! When I was looking for my horse I kept this in my mind: horses live a long time and I was looking for a life-long buddy. I was actually looking for a slightly older mare, but found my girl right after her fourth birthday. Daisy is unusually level-headed and calm and had had tons of experience in loading, traveling, etc.

Two years old is awfully young for a horse and it sounds like Angel hasn't had many life experiences yet. In any partnership between horse and rider, it usually works better if the combination of age and experience between the two of you comes to a nice, ripe, round number. Before you let Angel steal your heart, give some other horses a chance. Horses between the ages of 8-12 are usually still in really good body condition and can pick up and go with you in whatever future you're planning. When I lived in Texas, I once saw a 50 year old horse enjoying a little intermission demo game of polo (played at a fast walk, of course), and he was having a great time. I'm sure you'll find the horse of your dreams! It took a while, but I found mine. Good luck!

re: Another Horse

KCS — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:25:26 GMT

Two thoughts: One, a former therapy horse should not be "spirited" in the most common understanding of what that means. $200 would be a tip off to me that she is either unsound or has behavior issues that a beginner should not get involved with. 2nd: It would take a lot of experience to breed, raise and train a baby, and using an older unknown quality mare just because you want a baby is by most horsemanship standards, irresponsible. You should get some time in the saddle before making these decisions and an unbroke 2 year old will not be the experience you really need. I would encourage you to post this blog on the main board of horse topics to get some other responses. Your enthusiasm is wonderful, but please get it channeled in a direction that is not going to get you hurt or soured. A good horse does not need to be expensive, but it should fit the experience level of the rider.

re: Is she right?

pdstables — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:34:50 GMT

well I went to the site, and it said that she hadn't been trained yet, so I would check with your parents, and riding instructor (if you have one) and make sure that your riding ability is up to that, and if it is not than i would find something about ten years old, completley broke out, and sound with no vices.

re: First Blog

pdstables — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:15:36 GMT

hey it was nice to see that someone posted a comment on my blog. Ummmm, I have had Rayne for just over a year and Boo-Boo a little under. ESE this really big horse showind team that you have to try out to be on, I'm not trying out but I'm going as a groom for one of my horsey pals.