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Best of luck Roger! Once riding is in the blood... seems we just  
can't stop :)

Steph

On Jul 24, 2008, at 10:35 PM, Roger Rittenhouse wrote:

> A short post here. Many know of my problems trying to find a new  
> horse to ride, to replace my finally retired Shagya-Arab  -Omni.
>
> At last, this one is SOUND sane suitable and passed the vet check.  
> So he is a keeper.
> Gaited - after 30 years of trotting -jigging uppity  Arabs, I get a  
> nice soft smooth ride.:)
> He is not in great shape. Wants to pace vs foxtrot. So, I am gong  
> to start at the base level work. WALK LSD to build him up. NO  
> gaiting for  weeks
>
> Name is THUNDER. 8yr Old MFT Chestnut Gelding - white face star  
> blaze. Stocky strong build. Has not been used much for the past 3  
> years. Easy going on trail. A bit pushy on the ground. Needs some  
> give to the bit re-work.
> We have bonded in the past 6 days. He likes attention and wants to  
> work for me.
>
> Working out the best bit for him. Saddle- trying the 3 I have.  
> Looks like the BOZ will work the best. NOT buying another saddle.
>
> Will add a writeup and pictures on the web site later
>
> Pictures here > http://imageevent.com/vmaxept/horses/thundermft
>
> Test rode him at the breeder a week ago. Last Fri we did a day at  
> BSF. Today we did 6 miles off the farm in the forest.
>
> A new adventure starts.
>
> --
> Roger Rittenhouse
>
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