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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.

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.

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

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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What a funny small world! Congrats Kathy!

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

I'm so happy for you!

Jingles for a great PPE!

Good luck!!!

Fingers crossed!

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.

We're rooting for you.

Wishing you the best

Awesome!

Woot! Woot! Jingles for a successful PPE

Fingers crossed!

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

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!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

well, you know we want to see pictures!

Congratulations

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

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

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

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

Congratulations!

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

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

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?

WHOA! He's lovely! Congrats!

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!

You will have lots of fun! Congratulations.

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

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.

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!

wow! that is a horse! zoom! Congrats!

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.

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

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

Wow, he is gorgeous. Congratulations!

And wishing you a TON of fun with him!

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

Congrats!

Nice looking horse. Your going to have fun!

Congratulations!

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

Nice!! Best of Luck with him!!!

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