Complicated Mare Needs Home with Skilled Horseman

["Mary Burgess" <mburgess@theglobal.net>]

My close friend, Gretchen will SACRIFICE her 5 year old sweeps nominated
distance-conditioned mare ("Raisin") to a good home.  This is a "marriage"
that has been in "counseling" for 5 years and all of Gretchen's supportive
friends agree that it's time to file for a "no fault divorce."  What has
Raisin got going for her?  She's beautiful, correct, well-bred and
well-broke to ride, pack or harness.  She's 14h3" and approximately 900
lbs, so would probably do best with a lightweight or less.  So what's the
problem?  A permanent case of PMS is probably the most succinct
explanation.  At this point, Raisin's options are limited:  she can become
ALPO (heaven forbid), she could become a broodmare (she has an awesome
pedigree), or she can find a home with a gifted horseperson who can either
ignore her shortcomings or discover some creative new technique of behavior
modification.  Ay SERIOUS inquiry will receive full disclosure of Raisin's
medical, psychological and training history.  This is NOT a case for a
novice who loves a challenge.  Seasoned professionals have left her
scratching their heads.  Gretchen is not internet equipped, so you can
contact me privately at mburgess@theglobal.net and I will answer questions,
provide photos and pedigrees to the best of my ability, or you can call
Gretchen at 406-587-1736 (we're in Montana).  This will NOT be a quick fix,
so please, only serious inquiries, but this mare has championship
potential.