Equines of the fictional world. “The mules became accustomed to shipboard life, placidly converting oats into a hygiene problem.” Guardian by Joe Haldeman, p 39, chapter We are “derailed.” (Ace 2002, read as ebook)
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No new horse yet, but I decided it was time to take steps. Or at least look around to see if any steps presented themselves.
Had a long chat with Coach Courtney about possible hunter/jumper/eventing horses, Saddlebreds, and Standardbreds. Activity, if not progress.
Brought up a few questions.
What do I want? It depends. It’s about the individual rather than any given breed, age, size, color, experience level, whatnot. This does not translate well to online want ads nor telephone calls with trainers.
Budget? It depends. How old? What has horse done? How compatible are we? What can horse do tomorrow? What is our potential for the future? Show me a unicorn, my budget goes up. Again, this does not translate well to discussions with sellers.
Given my riding lately, will I be able to get on a new horse for a trial ride? I don’t know.
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
I had no idea you were thinking of adding to your herd. Are Rodney and Milton confirmed pasture pets now, or will they be back in action some time?
We tried a few nibbles last year but they didn’t go anywhere. As for these two? Shrug.
Well begun is half done.
Louise
Thank you. (Crosses fingers.)