My uncle, James Bunting, sent me a plan to approach buying a horse as a business project. He doesn’t know horses, but has built several business over the years. I have no doubt this advice is gold in the business world. However, I have doubts about how well this would apply to the horse world.Continue reading “I’d Like Your Advice on Some Horse Buying Advice”
Category Archives: Horse Shopping
Tertium Quid
Third horse, yes or no? Pros Next Generation – Even if both horses pull their socks up tomorrow, Rodney is entering senior territory, and at best I will be sharing Milton. Time to have one in the wings. Resources – Sufficient pasture, time, money. Thankful for these. Third Time’s the Charm – Maybe I’ll getContinue reading “Tertium Quid”
Sudden Switch
Driving Thursday Switching in a hurry from driving to riding makes Alvin mad. The only time I have felt Alvin threaten to mutiny was at a Dixie Cup show when our riding classes immediately followed his driving class. In numerous shows, Alvin drove first and then was ridden a few classes later. He was fine.Continue reading “Sudden Switch”
Party Horses
“Do all the horses get sold this time of the year? I am completely befuddled by the concept, so enlighten me! ” This question was asked privately after my Christmas party post [2015]. I answered here in case others wonder the same thing. At Stepping Stone Farm, as at other barns, horses come and go allContinue reading “Party Horses”
Perseverance
Part 3 of 3 [Part 2: Hindsight] [Part 1: Clean Cups!] Did we keep plugging away at Milton’s issues from strength of character? Not really. We got stuck. Actually, I got stuck. My steadfast support staff maintained that it would work out. Partly in self-defense. He didn’t want to be living with me if itContinue reading “Perseverance”
So What Am I Going To Do?
Yesterday, I said I wanted to do it my way [So What Am I Waiting For?]. For better or worse, this is my way. RODNEY A snapshot of Rodney long-lining would be a perfect picture of a second (?) level dressage frame. The head is exactly where it needs to be. The nose is tuckedContinue reading “So What Am I Going To Do?”
Logistics: Shipping
It took us three tries to get Milton from Canada to Alabama. There were just too many variables. These shippers could get him out of Canada. Those – much fewer – shippers could bring him into Alabama. He could be dropped at a farm for the switchover. Okay, what farm? Where? What state? What day?Continue reading “Logistics: Shipping”
