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RE: [RC] [RC] Idea - Karen FranklinThank you everyone for your responses on my idea. I have a lot to consider, but it sounds like, at my current experience level, I would do better to lease an experienced horse, rather than wait for a foal to mature and take on training. Karen -----Original Message----- From: Ranelle Rubin [mailto:raneller@xxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 11:00 AM To: Karen Franklin; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] Idea Karen, You don't know until you ask. If you are willing to pay for board, and any training that is put on this foal, you may have a solution. It totally depends on the breeder and what circumstances exist for them in terms of room, time, hay availability. I recently hauled a horse back from OR for anothere rider who was left with the breeder for almost a year after purchase because this horse was able to run on 800 ac. with a band of mustang mares, and be brought in for training under saddle to boot! I ended up buying his brother who was raised the same way..boy do I feel blessed! Both these boys are "little brothers" to my horse, so I understand completely the feeling about bloodlines. One way to communicate your request in a way that makes them want to help you (and the foal)..is to express your concerns about the limited amount of time you have, how the foal will grow up, and at the same time make them understand what you value about their breeding program that makes you want this foal in the first place. One thing I do wonder, though, is have you looked at horses ready to ride now? What is it about this foal that makes you want to take a chance on how he will turn out vs. looking for a more mature horse. I would suggest you think about that, especially given your description of your level of experience riding. Trail riding on rough terrain, which is often the case in this sport, is a whole different animal than arena work. Arena work will lay a wonderful foundation for you, but learning to face the challenges out there on the trail is one that is easier and more enjoyable on an experienced horse. Be careful letting your "starry eyed love"..and yes, I have done it, so I know, let you make decisions that end up biting you in the butt. Ranelle Rubin, Business Consultant http://www.rrubinconsulting.com Independent Dynamite Distributor raneller@xxxxxxx 916-663-4140 home office 916-718-2427 cellular 916-848-3662 fax =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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