Horse Shopping – Virtual Brush Box

I’d Like Your Advice on Some Horse Buying Advice

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”

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”