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Re: [RC] How Did You Find Your Soul [Endurance] Horse ? - Anne Heilgeist

Beverley,
 
Unless I know the current owner/breeder/trainer very well, I prefer to train and add mileage to an endurance prospect...and starting out with an unbroke four year old is my preference.  I too am looking for an older endurance prospect (have a young one in training) because I'm itching to compete now that I've volunteered at a few rides.  I would definitely obtain an pre-purchase exam on an older horse.
 
As for choosing the horse...I grew up with horses then trained and rescued so many horses over the years that I just go by intuition (or perhaps it is an "educated" intuition). 
 
In the end, you've got to like the horse you'll be spending a lot of time (and money) on.
 
Anne Heilgeist

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[RC] How Did You Find Your Soul [Endurance] Horse ?, Beverley H. Kane, MD