Done deal, I bought a horse!

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Sat May 18, 2019 12:09 am

Oh happy day, I found a horse that I like! The on-site PPE went well. I forwarded the report and x-rays to my vet/friend, who would have had no qualms about saying, "Don't buy this horse!" but she said she agreed with the Canadian vet's findings and was very happy for me.

So, he's unlike any horse I've owned (not that I've owned that many, lol) and I can't remember every riding one quite like him. He's a 12 year-old Friesian/TB cross, showing 4th level with scores in the mid-60s. He's a sweet, steady, nice guy. I got very lucky to find him. I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with him.

scruffy the cat · Postby **scruffy the cat** » Sat May 18, 2019 12:58 am

Name starts with a "B", perhaps?

And if it's the same horse that I think it is, he's a nice fellow and very capable. $30k-ish US seems reasonable for a horse that showed (and won) at 4th level.

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Sat May 18, 2019 5:06 pm

Yes, that's the horse. I think I would have a great time with him. Thank you for your input!

scruffy the cat · Postby **scruffy the cat** » Sat May 18, 2019 5:29 pm

Small world! I did try him and I thought he was very nice. Talented, safe, sound, and sweet. Good luck and crossing fingers for you!

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Sat May 18, 2019 7:25 pm

Taking it to PM

Bip · Postby **Bip** » Sun May 19, 2019 2:00 pm

What a funny small world! Congrats Kathy!

PaulaO · Postby **PaulaO** » Sun May 19, 2019 2:05 pm

Fingers crossed for the PPE. Can’t wait to see pictures and hear details.

scruffy the cat · Postby **scruffy the cat** » Sun May 19, 2019 2:06 pm

I'm so happy for you!

StraightForward · Postby **StraightForward** » Sun May 19, 2019 2:59 pm

Jingles for a great PPE!

Xanthoria · Postby **Xanthoria** » Sun May 19, 2019 3:44 pm

Good luck!!!

Flight · Postby **Flight** » Sun May 19, 2019 10:11 pm

Fingers crossed!

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Sun May 19, 2019 11:30 pm

Thank you all for your good wishes. My disappointing experience with the giant monster mare just about took away my desire to have a horse, but this one has made me feel differently. I had a nice talk with his (very sad) owner today, and she confirmed my feeling that he will be a great horse for me. Because Monday is Victoria Day, I have to wait until Tuesday to call the vet and arrange the PPE.

scruffy the cat · Postby **scruffy the cat** » Mon May 20, 2019 12:42 am

We're rooting for you.

Chisamba · Postby **Chisamba** » Mon May 20, 2019 2:14 am

Wishing you the best

Ryeissa · Postby **Ryeissa** » Mon May 20, 2019 1:22 pm

Awesome!

Sue B · Postby **Sue B** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:23 pm

Woot! Woot! Jingles for a successful PPE

Snork · Postby **Snork** » Mon May 20, 2019 10:17 pm

Fingers crossed!

Hayburner · Postby **Hayburner** » Tue May 21, 2019 1:03 am

Looking forward to hearing how the PPE went. Good vibes coming that this all works out for you.

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Tue May 28, 2019 3:53 pm

The PPE on site went well; I've sent the report and X-rays to my vet to look at. I'm hoping to hear from her today. I'm cautiously optimistic. No, that's not exactly right. I'm cautiously over the moon!

piedmontfields · Postby **piedmontfields** » Tue May 28, 2019 10:45 pm

Imperini · Postby **Imperini** » Tue May 28, 2019 11:54 pm

Congratulations!

scruffy the cat · Postby **scruffy the cat** » Wed May 29, 2019 1:11 am

Congratulations!

Moutaineer · Postby **Moutaineer** » Wed May 29, 2019 1:16 am

well, you know we want to see pictures!

Chisamba · Postby **Chisamba** » Wed May 29, 2019 2:38 am

Congratulations

StraightForward · Postby **StraightForward** » Wed May 29, 2019 3:15 am

Congratulations! Here's to a long, enjoyable partnership.

khall · Postby **khall** » Wed May 29, 2019 3:38 am

Congratulations!! He sounds like a fun horse to own. Here is to many years together:)

chantal · Postby **chantal** » Wed May 29, 2019 11:18 am

Congratulations!! He sounds like fun, looking forward to hearing about your journey with him.

Flight · Postby **Flight** » Wed May 29, 2019 11:52 am

I hope you share some pics! My guy is a friesian x tb too and we are riding at Advanced level (maybe 4th??)

Ponichiwa · Postby **Ponichiwa** » Wed May 29, 2019 12:06 pm

Congratulations!

Ryeissa · Postby **Ryeissa** » Wed May 29, 2019 12:24 pm

Congrats! pics....??????????????????????????????????

PaulaO · Postby **PaulaO** » Wed May 29, 2019 12:31 pm

This thread is useless without at least one picture......

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Wed May 29, 2019 1:09 pm

He won't be here for at least a week, maybe two. The vet is working on getting his Coggins test results and health certificate so he can travel from Canada. Then we have to coordinate with the shipper. But I promise pics after he gets here. In the meantime, this is his sale video on Youtube, complete with a pigeon chorus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4xnWhYkYEY&t=30s

You tell me -- am I going to have a lot of fun? 8-)

Sunshine2Me · Postby **Sunshine2Me** » Wed May 29, 2019 2:38 pm

WHOA! He's lovely! Congrats!

musical comedy · Postby **musical comedy** » Wed May 29, 2019 3:57 pm

Do you know the shipper yet. My girl came from Canada and the shipper was wonderful. She came in a box stall in a gooseneck. https://www.ehorsetrans.com/quote

Congratulations!

piedmontfields · Postby **piedmontfields** » Wed May 29, 2019 4:10 pm

You will have lots of fun! Congratulations.

Postby **Chancellor** » Wed May 29, 2019 4:33 pm

WHOA! He is GORGEOUS! Congratulations! We will need lots of video and pictures when he arrives.

Imperini · Postby **Imperini** » Wed May 29, 2019 5:02 pm

I also used the same shipper as musical comedy to get Pal most of the way to NV from ON and they were very good.

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Wed May 29, 2019 5:47 pm

musical comedy wrote:Do you know the shipper yet. My girl came from Canada and the shipper was wonderful. She came in a box stall in a gooseneck. https://www.ehorsetrans.com/quote

Congratulations!

imperini wrote:I also used the same shipper as musical comedy to get Pal most of the way to NV from ON and they were very good.

Yes, this is who we're using! I'm really glad to read about good experiences with them.

Thank you all for your good wishes. It all seemed like a dream at this point, as it's been two weeks since I met and rode him, but when I wired the money today it became very real. I can't wait to get him home!

Ryeissa · Postby **Ryeissa** » Wed May 29, 2019 9:10 pm

wow! that is a horse! zoom! Congrats!

KathyK · Postby **KathyK** » Wed May 29, 2019 9:49 pm

Ryeissa wrote:wow! that is a horse! zoom! Congrats!

He sure is! Almost everything I've ridden has been a kick ride, so this is going to be really different. I put the deposit down on the stall this afternoon. I'm so lucky to have found him.

Flight · Postby **Flight** » Thu May 30, 2019 10:34 am

ooh a much fancier version of my horse

Congrats!!!

PaulaO · Postby **PaulaO** » Thu May 30, 2019 12:23 pm

Looks like you are going to have a lot of good rides on this boy. He is lovely. Congratulations!

Kelo · Postby **Kelo** » Thu May 30, 2019 1:18 pm

Wow, he is gorgeous. Congratulations!

And wishing you a TON of fun with him!

Postby **PhoenixRising** » Fri May 31, 2019 9:24 pm

He is gorgeous! I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with him, and I cant wait to see pictures when he's home! Congratulations!!
Phoenix is also Friesian/TB so I'm quite partial to this cross :lol:

heddylamar · Postby **heddylamar** » Fri May 31, 2019 10:09 pm

Congrats!

Srhorselady · Postby **Srhorselady** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:45 am

Nice looking horse. Your going to have fun!

redsoxluvr · Postby **redsoxluvr** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:58 am

Congratulations!

Tarlo Farm · Postby **Tarlo Farm** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:44 pm

He looks wonderful! Wow, big weeks for you!!

LeoApp · Postby **LeoApp** » Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:08 pm

Nice!! Best of Luck with him!!!

scruffy the cat · Postby **scruffy the cat** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:47 pm

So based on your comments on the shipping thread- does this mean he's arrived at your place??? Good luck!

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