This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: Tish's comments on buying a younger/older horse.
I, personally, buy older, trained horses. A person who is "green", "getting into horses", "had a horse when young and wants one again", "always wished to have a horse and can finally afford one", etc., etc.,??? ......... best to purchase an older, trained horse for the dicipline required - IMO :) Yes, a green horse can work out -- but, as Tish mentioned, alot of time is spent getting to a comfort level where rider/driver and horse form a partnership. Tish worked with trainers - how many green owners do not? That spells disaster from what I have seen. If a "green" owner is willing to spend money on training/ lessons with a young horse - most likely it will be a positive experience. Same is true for an older horse - "green" owners still will/may need the assistance of a trainer. Now with the responsibility of a foal I can honestly say I would not sell "Hasse" to someone who did not have the financial means or desire to help him become a well behaved, well trained working fjord. I chose to raise a foal - I believe it is my responsibility to do all I can to see that he is mannerly and trained to be a happy, working fjord. Enjoy the day, everyone! :) Linda in MN -- just returned home from a 5-day mini-vacation. Could not wait to get my barn boots on and go "snuzzle" my horses and goats. My daughter was "in charge" while I was gone so they were happy campers:):):)
