This message is from: rkymtnt...@aol.com
Hello, folks -
I only had time yesterday for a quick email to the list .. as we
were heading into the city in a couple minutes. (Our ranch is 45 minutes
from the nearest city.) So, it was a "quickie" post (wink!)
I am 50 years old, been riding the mountains for 17 years - but do
NOT enjoy a horse that is prone to being jumpy, hot / up energy, or has no
experience on trails / has just been a show horse or arena time is all
it's experience is. I *DO* enjoy a horse that is reliable in rugged mountain
terrain, quick laid back temperament, also coined as a
"been-there-done-that" trail horse. For someone who rides the mountains -
like right next to a
roaring river, or on a 24" wide path carved into the side of a mountain
where a horse can not even turn around due to the steep slope ... these
scenarios are not unusual for where I ride. You can see why a VERY calm and
steady trail partner is a necessity, not a frivolous "want" (wink!)
My trail buddy now is a 29 1/2 year old Haflinger, 13.2 hands, who
one could actually put a total newbie on his back and he *will* babysit
that newbie through the most rugged terrain. Unfortunately, next year when
the rock-solid, reliable old man is 30 years old - a most respectful old age
- he is ready & and had earned his retirement from the mountain trails.
He is showing me this fall, that he's just not going to be up for it, next
year - bless his heart for the "wants-to", but the "can-do" days are done,
after a long and wonderful life of service. (Btw, he gets 35 acres to
retire on - so it's not a bad "retirement life" ahead for him.) I am looking
for his successor. :-)
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Have more time to re-ask the question today, so here goes ...
:-)
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I am looking for websites that post Fjords for sale. I know of
DreamHorse.com .. Equine.com .. but there must be other sites to keep an eye
on, for Fjords for sale in particular? Any leads as to what those sites
would be ... website url or name so that I can google the url ? I am
watching such sites - but - won't be buying until Spring (firm on timing.)
.
I expect to pay a more-than-usual fee for what I am looking for in a Fjord
- as *most* horses (of any breed) will NOT match up to what I am seeking
(which is, using loose terms, a "been-there-done-that" trail Fjord, with
specifics on size.)
The price is not a problem - the timing (Spring) is very firm,
though. :-) Spring is when I will have all the funds ready ... including
the cost of shipping home. After years of keeping an eye open in my own
state - with very very few Fjords matching up to my search-points ... I expect
"my" Fjord is likely going to be in a different state. Flying out to
review a prospect in person, is not a problem, as our family works in the
airlines (low flying costs.)
.
As an example - I *have* found over the last few weeks, several
Fjords who meet my search-points. If it were Spring right now, I would be
catching a flight out to review this little mare today, LOL! :-)
_www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1895469_
(http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1895469) Anafina
has the
temperament (a 2 on the 1Calm-10Hot scale), a little short but might work (I
am
under 5' tall - am actually looking for 13.3-14.01 hands), and has the
"been-there-done-that" background experience that is vital to the type of
terrain
I ride. Her price is very reasonable at $6,000 too. I only really need a
solid trail horse - so one that drives, or does dressage, or is a
broodmare ... all of that is nice, but not important to the focus of a
reliable
trail horse.
.
Thank you to the folks who written so far - I do appreciate your
input :-)
.
Hello, Karen - Yes, I will hang onto your email & will share with
you any listing sites leads that are shared with me :-) Will do! (
Karen Keith _kkkeith@hotmail.com_ (mailto:kkke...@hotmail.com) )
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Hello, Ruth - Yes, I understand the point (smiles!) Having
ridden the mountains for 17 years - I know very much that a horse is a horse.
The loose terms of "bombproof", "child safe", "been-there-done-that" ....
these are all loose terms to get a feel, not meant to be taken literally.
As any rider who's been in any sort of a saddle, for any length of time,
will have come to understand - a horse is still a thinking animal. ;-)
Rest assured - when Spring comes with full funds in hand - I will be
asking a LOT of questions based on many years of mountain riding background
...
and will be asking the seller to demonstrate everything. Even a short
trail ride (ie, not just demonstrate in a round pen or the home pasture.) I
expect to pay extra for a trail demo - not a problem, especially when it
helps finds the best match out there. (wink!)
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Hello, Amy - She sounds like what I am looking for ...
unfortunately, I need to wait until Spring to have the funds it will take.
;-) I
am expecting to pay anything from $4,000 (if I got unlikey incredibly
lucky, LOL!) .... to $6,000 or maybe even $8,000 (more likely.) I was
thinking to enjoy looking at the sale sites that list Fjords (like DreamHorse /
Equine.com) ... and in the Spring, will be getting down to the serious
shopping. :-)
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Happy trails!
Sher rkymtnt...@aol.com
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