Tuesday, November 9, 2010

And so another door opens...

Amber was not sound today. We concluded she's probably just sore on her feet from the trim she got yesterday. She was ouchy all around, not in one specific leg.

We are going to try again Thursday.

However, a prospective horse came up today that is EXTREMELY promising. And it's a familiar face.

Her name is Madision. She had just come to the barn when I left, about a month before I did. Katie described her as similar to Gulliver.

This mare is a real treat. Dark bay, 15.3hh, Dutch Warmblood. No white markings. Is capable of 2nd level dressage. This mare is AWESOME, and I have seen her working, I know she's very, very capable.

They don't use her for lessons because she's a very sensitive horse and needs very light riders who have soft hands and steady leg...and well, apparently Casey doesn't have many students who are suitable to put it nicely. She's not sound for jumping due to an old injury, but she'd make a really nice dressage horse.

I'm trying her out Thursday. If I like her, if she likes me, I might just get her. I know Casey knows my price range, and a horse like Madison at that price? Mmm, that's a DEAL and a half.

She's got a quiet, sweet temperament to boot. I went out and played with her in the pasture and she was really a charm. Fed her some treats. She's not nippy or intrusive, just friendly and bright. A very kind face. I'll have to get pictures for you guys...I was going to today, but my camera decided to not work. I still don't know what's up with it.

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