tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post3137549122270236565..comments2024-02-12T06:45:48.868-05:00Comments on all for the love of a horse...: I said no...Ralph Suarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16958760623765259820noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post-61297673161748877612009-06-09T13:22:47.083-04:002009-06-09T13:22:47.083-04:00You are in battle between the ideal of what you wa...You are in battle between the ideal of what you want to do and the reality of what you need to do right now (your job and being there for your children). Most people jump right in and do not consider all sides to this. You thought a long time about your mares too. You are not one to get a horse and not keep it forever or get rid of it when you lose interest. If this horse is a good one (would love to see video to see his movement), then gelding him should NOT be the issue. His behavior should not be tied to the fact that he is a stallion or a gelding, but rather the training he has had or will have, and the relationship he will have with his owner/rider. When we (now I) got our (now my)first Arabian stallion at 3, he was green broke, but very mannerly and gentle. We (I) were very good riders, and put him right away into ring work, desert riding on trails and in the mountains, and dressage techniques we had used on our other non-Arabian horses. You are such a thinker Ralph, but you also feel so deeply aabout things. If there is room in your heart for this colt, things will work themselves out. Perhaps a lease, with $ going to purchase. He cannot be ridden yet, but working with him on the ground will determine if he IS THE ONE FOR YOU. I lost my stallion at the age of 27, and he was an awesome horse. A stallion yes, but more than that. I could take that horse anywhere, and he would do his best for me. He was so gentle with children and with newcomers. He could go into non-Arabian venues and get real looks of approval from sceptical people. So give yourself some more time, and if this is meant to be, then it will. Regards, MarileeMarileenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post-23132353830297948702009-06-09T13:08:07.236-04:002009-06-09T13:08:07.236-04:00I think if your good friend thinks you two belong ...I think if your good friend thinks you two belong together, well ---<br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post-89638346145952245482009-06-08T10:07:56.662-04:002009-06-08T10:07:56.662-04:00I feel your pain! I am still working on a good com...I feel your pain! I am still working on a good comeback for when someone calls my horse "cute". I just remind myself that my horse is sane, sound, smart and tough as nails. I have noticed a small increase in acceptance of Arabian's at the open dressage shows in Texas. Better scores and higher numbers of Arabians participating. Hopefully this will carry on!<br /><br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post-50331271819726139692009-06-08T04:27:13.425-04:002009-06-08T04:27:13.425-04:00Hell yes, I have been in your situation!
I would ...Hell yes, I have been in your situation!<br /><br />I would write down the pros and cons, after thinking about my goals as a breeder and what my mares needed in the way of improvement. If he ticks most of the boxes but doesn't fit in with your life right now, perhaps there is another way to utilise this horse? Something outside the square.<br /><br />OK, that was my rational and logical side speaking. I really want to say "just buy him!!!".Exanthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431157120547572106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post-25645862607818306602009-06-07T22:59:34.933-04:002009-06-07T22:59:34.933-04:00My greatest gift to give is my happiness.Your chil...My greatest gift to give is my happiness.Your children will not benefit by you being miserable.When you are happy it extends to uplift all those around you and a way will be found for your dream to work out.Just go meet him and then you will know the right decision to make.I've done that several times and it has always worked out. You will grow and learn the best from each other.<br /><br /> All the best<br /> Ceilidhceildhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post-25934082251923742582009-06-07T15:56:43.212-04:002009-06-07T15:56:43.212-04:00Change your mind and say "yes"! Hurry!
...Change your mind and say "yes"! Hurry!<br /><br />Michelle DetmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107507.post-69907666276658739782009-06-06T20:32:13.346-04:002009-06-06T20:32:13.346-04:00Stop you blathering, man, and just go get him. Yo...Stop you blathering, man, and just go get him. You will never, ever regret having a lovely colt in your life. He is so lovely and he has you all over him. Of course you could take him to dressage levels. You would have to put in the work, but so would he. Go on, do it.Kazza’s Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379268100328356257noreply@blogger.com