Horse Shopping – Page 4 – Virtual Brush Box

Acts of Faith

Last week, I did something I have never done before. I went with a trainer to look at horses. The lady with whom I take saddleseat lessons took me up north to see if any ASBs wanted to become sport horses. Technically, she is my instructor rather than my trainer. I keep my horses atContinue reading “Acts of Faith”

Shop ‘Til You Drop

More whining. If I can’t whine at y’all, who else is there? Several kind folks have found potential new horses. For this I am grateful. However, the idea of looking at prospects fills me with dread and ennui. Because: 1) I have already looked at nine horses this go round. Between WTF lamenesses and niceContinue reading “Shop ‘Til You Drop”

Horse Hunt, 2 of 2

The second Quarter Horse was older, less fancy, but full of can-do spirit. He didn’t have pin-up conformation but moved better than he stood. He could trot out briskly or shuffle along at a jog. We asked the rider to take him over a pole. He a) was able to adjust and b) seemed toContinue reading “Horse Hunt, 2 of 2”

Horse Hunt, 1 of 2

Went to look at two horses. Activity if not progress. Didn’t ride either one. Why ride once I’ve seen a deal-breaker? The first horse was a gorgeous palomino Quarter Horse. Not just yellow but a beautiful gold with flashy chrome. Not that I’m influenced by color, not in the slightest. Long legs. Nice build. LotsContinue reading “Horse Hunt, 1 of 2”

Red Flags

Seller: He’s never done that before. Buyer: Thank you for your time. My horse shopping adventures continue. Why is it that the only horse trainer who has shown ongoing enthusiasm for my horse hunt is involved with a breed that isn’t popular for jumping? I refer of course to the saddleseat lady. If I hadContinue reading “Red Flags”

Spring Whine

The bad tooth is out [Hi], Rodney might be turning a corner [Update], and I’ve been to a horse show [Report]. I haven’t whined at you for days, weeks even. Time to fix that. As you might expect from my record, the fussing is about Third Horse and shopping for same. The past week hasContinue reading “Spring Whine”

Support For A Wild Idea

American Saddlebred Sport Horse. Why not? I have been impressed with the friendliness and spirit of the saddlebreds I have met at Stepping Stone Farm. Even the ones too advanced for me to ride are friendly and interesting. At least it wouldn’t be yet another brown Thoroughbred, nor one more bog-standard European Warmblood. Yes, we’dContinue reading “Support For A Wild Idea”