tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post8524801603305441867..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: Tips for Trying a New HorseValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-54556180892444553732011-10-11T08:16:56.683-04:002011-10-11T08:16:56.683-04:00Val - I"ll add it to my list! :0)Val - I"ll add it to my list! :0)Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-78912570980624007722011-10-11T06:27:38.269-04:002011-10-11T06:27:38.269-04:00Thanks Jenny!
I decided on rule #1 for myself aft...Thanks Jenny!<br /><br />I decided on rule #1 for myself after my original instructor's mentor suffered a fatal accident. Thankfully, I was not present when that happened, but the event was unforgettable and I have witnessed some dangerous horse behavior since then. It is not something that I take lightly and unfortunately goes right along with #5. I do not care if the seller claims that children ride the horse, which seems to be a popular selling point. I treat the horse like he could be dangerous until he shows that he is relatively safe.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-14443557211312182542011-10-11T03:25:18.733-04:002011-10-11T03:25:18.733-04:00Great post! I especially stress the first one: Saf...Great post! I especially stress the first one: Safety First!<br />You said it... ALWAYS require the owner/trainer, etc. to ride the horse first!<br />I've heard sooooo many horror stories from people getting themselves into bad situations while test-riding horses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-25874470350872605662011-10-10T22:22:23.055-04:002011-10-10T22:22:23.055-04:00Karen- I have never sold a horse, and technically ...Karen- I have never sold a horse, and technically have only purchased one. You should write a companion piece from the seller's point of view!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-2033586197423720802011-10-10T21:21:46.536-04:002011-10-10T21:21:46.536-04:00Yep, yep, yep, and seven more! I don't buy ho...Yep, yep, yep, and seven more! I don't buy horses very often, but when I do I try very hard to make the best decision possible because I tend to keep my guys for quite a while. And when I have sold a horse, I am just as methodical in the selling part as I was in the buying part. It took me more than a year to sell my last Arabian gelding. And it wasn't because no one wanted him, quite the opposite. He was a black Arabian and quite handsome. He caught many eyes, but I was picky about his next owner. Thanks for writing!Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-89957051904981950282011-10-10T08:50:03.113-04:002011-10-10T08:50:03.113-04:00allhorsestuff- Thank you! My friend is in the wai...allhorsestuff- Thank you! My friend is in the waiting game stage of the purchase, so we will see. I like the shadows on our faces in the photo.<br /><br />Annette- I looked at a quarter horse who had some dressage training and he was not very fun to ride plus way more expensive. I guess I realized that I wanted a "clean slate" so, like you said, attitude and potential were high on my list. The truth is that any horse that is purchased will have to be retrained in some way, because every rider does things slightly differently.<br /><br />Mary- Welcome to my blog! It is really tough to remain dispassionate when purchasing an animal, especially if you do not like their situation. Rescue is as good a reason to purchase as any, but only if that is the intent of the buyer. Finding out that your newly purchased riding or lesson horse is unsound, unhealthy, or a meanie is no fun. I think that a trial period is important for this reason. There is enough time for the bute to wear off and for the horse to get comfortable and show his true nature, good or bad. <br /><br />Thanks for the award!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-57604233225121908402011-10-09T23:17:09.057-04:002011-10-09T23:17:09.057-04:00Awesome post....I know too many that have gotten b...Awesome post....I know too many that have gotten burned during a purchase. We offer all our students a free eval of horses prior to purchase to try to avoid it, but even I now find myself with a little bit off Arabian because I got swept up in just getting him out of his situation. <br /> You've won an award over at my blog! Stop by to pick it up!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701512947943687550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-58265078732341964802011-10-09T22:06:30.294-04:002011-10-09T22:06:30.294-04:00I was nodding my head in agreement all the way thr...I was nodding my head in agreement all the way through this post. I had a friend whom I loved to trail ride with but from whom I would never buy a horse. She had an unrideable mare that she repeatedly tried to sell and, well, her portrayal and reality weren't connected. With Jackson, I was fortunate that his seller was honest -- I knew he had lousy feet going into the deal. But what sold me on him was his attitude. He was an awesome trail horse but had never been exposed to dressage. Despite that, he tried his hardest to figure out what I was asking for. Like you, I didn't care that he didn't understand - I cared that he tried.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-17968380204418447822011-10-09T21:00:59.566-04:002011-10-09T21:00:59.566-04:00Those tips are all so worthy Val- I think it's...Those tips are all so worthy Val- I think it's a great guideline manual! Sure hope your friend does come away with a lovely horse soon. Fun to have a nice riding partner!<br /><br />I loved that photo of you and Harley..blending in together!allhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.com