This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, all-- I feel like I already know many of you just from lurking on the list, but have never introduced myself. I live in Davidson, North Carolina and own a coming two year old out of Grabb lines who I adore. Working with Clyde on the ground has cemented my love for this breed, but it is very difficult to resist the temptation to stay off his back! So I have decided to search for an older gelding that I can enjoy on the trails while Clyde has a chance to mature for a few years. I blame Kate Seidel for giving me my first addictive hit of the Fjord drug. For me, the most important element is temperament. I am looking for a gelding that has an extremely gentle and friendly way and is very much in your pocket. I have a lot of experience with therapy dogs and would love to have a horse that could transition to hippotherapy at some point. I need a horse that has enough experience under saddle that he can immediately become my primary trail horse and be ridden western 2-3 times per week. I would consider myself a confident beginner. I understand that there will be an adjustment period, but since I am already training the two year old, I would like a horse that has a good amount of time under saddle. In terms of build, I am 5'9", so I need a horse that is on the bigger, drafty end who is not excessively forward. The final element (kicker) is that I have three young sons aged 4, 7 and 10, who have a marginal interest in riding despite my best attempts. I would need a horse who could safely carry them in the arena if needed and eventually on the trails in time. I know that in some ways this is a tall order, but I know the right horse is out there somewhere. Any horse that we buy will have a safe and loving home and always be treated with kindness. Thank for your time. I have learned so much about this wonderful breed just by scanning the archives while I am supposed to be cleaning the house. Kris
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