RE: Re: Gift Horse

["Kathy Mayeda" <kathy_mayeda@atce.com>]

It's true that there's no such thing as a "free horse".  Most of us
spend more on the things that go along with owning a horse than the
horse itself!

However, just because the horse is a gift does not make the horse
suspect.  People may get tired of owning a horse, their goals change,
or they plain don't have a good personality fit with the horse and
may be more compatible with someone else. 

But it is a commitment, and not one to be taken lightly.  I agree with
all those comments re: trial period, vet checks, trainers, etc.  And
start slow, take it easy and build up trust if you decide to keep her.

Good Luck!

K.

-----Original Message-----
From: sdt [mailto:sdtrt@gbis.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 5:19 PM
To: guest@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Re: Gift Horse


Hi......I am assuming by the title to this post that you are getting
this
mare free.  If that is so, I always question a freebie.  Her club foot
probably should be ok with very good shoeing etc.  Even though she has
been
on a flat pasture, while not ideal, should not be a problem.  You need
to
take your time with her and develope her up with long, slow works etc.
Also
consider sending her to an experienced trainer you have confidence in.
You'll be $$ ahead and also find out what her holes are, if any.
Remember
there is no free lunch!  Good luck.  SDT
----- Original Message -----
From: <guest@endurance.net>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 5:57 AM
Subject: RC: Gift Horse


> Shara Llewellyn wachipi@aol.com
> First off, I am a newbie.  I was able to do one LD ride this year, my
first, but since then many complications have arisen and made any other
this
year impossible.
>
> But, on to my subject.  I have the oppotunity to get a 5y 7/8 Arabian
mare.  She is unbroke, but has had some ground training:  haltering,
bitting, leading, trimming, grooming, etc.
> I don't beleive she's been driven, but she's had a saddle on.  She'
lived
the past 3 1/2 years in a flat pasture with her mom and dad. Prior to
that
she was in aslightly hilly pasture.
> She may have a clubby foot in the front.
>
> (I know breeding isn't everything)  She has Witez, Raffles and Bask
breeding.
>
> She has had the best care any pampered 'dog' could ask for , but her
owner
just isn't into 'riding' her horses.
>
> Would she be able to do endurance?  What type of conditioning would be
best?  About how long until her bones and connective tissues are able to
take LD rides?
>
> Thank You for your responses
> Shara Llewellyn
> Sacramento CA
>
>
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