Done deal, I bought a horse!

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Done deal, I bought a horse!

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.
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Re: Canadian friends, I need help making an offer

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.

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Re: Canadian friends, I need help making an offer

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!

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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!

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Re: Canadian friends, I need help making an offer

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

Taking it to PM

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

Postby Bip » Sun May 19, 2019 2:00 pm

What a funny small world! Congrats Kathy!

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

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

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

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

I'm so happy for you!

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

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

Jingles for a great PPE!
Keep calm and canter on.

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

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

Good luck!!!

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

Fingers crossed!

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

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.

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

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

We're rooting for you.

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

Wishing you the best

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

Awesome!

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

Woot! Woot! Jingles for a successful PPE

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

Fingers crossed!

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

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.

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Re: Done deal, details after the PPE

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!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

:-D

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Congratulations!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Congratulations!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

well, you know we want to see pictures!

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

Congratulations

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Congratulations! Here's to a long, enjoyable partnership.
Keep calm and canter on.

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

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

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

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

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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??) :)

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

Congratulations!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

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

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

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

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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-)

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

WHOA! He's lovely! Congrats!

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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!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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You will have lots of fun! Congratulations.

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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.

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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.

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

wow! that is a horse! zoom! Congrats!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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.

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

ooh a much fancier version of my horse :D Congrats!!!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Wow, he is gorgeous. Congratulations!

And wishing you a TON of fun with him!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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:
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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Congrats!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Nice looking horse. Your going to have fun!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Congratulations!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

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

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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

Nice!! Best of Luck with him!!!

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Re: Done deal, I bought a horse!

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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