DH’s back seems to be back to normal so the hunt for a new (younger) horse is on. Black is doing well but I’m not sure we could have expected her to keep up on the trails we hit on Sunday as it even took a toll on our younger horses. On the way home, we discussed what it was that he wanted in a horse. He told me that he just wants a nice dependable horse like Sis to trail ride on. If he could just steal Sis he’d be thrilled but that isn’t going to happen!
A while ago I ran across a horse on CL that really caught my eye. She is almost a mirror image of Sis. I never pursued it because DH hadn’t ridden much because of his back and I figured he was still on the high dollar roping horse kick. After our weekend and our talk I decided to take a look to see if she was still available. Her ad was still there so I sent an e-mail. She was still available & the owner gave me her number to call her later in the day. Here is her current ad:
PF is a versatile mare that we have used for trail riding. PF is very athletic
with a sweet and willing disposition. She loves attention and will be the first
one to greet you in the pasture. She clips, loads, stalls and hauls with no
problems. We are selling PF due to lack of time to ride.
I did a little bit of google searching and found her previous ad from 2 years ago (previous owner).
She has been shown in 4-H in halter and showmanship. This is a beautiful
young mare that can go in many different directions. Great trail horse.
Used by family on overnight camping trips, ridden in groups and alone.
Husband safe. Has also been used to move cattle. Her sire, PP, is also on
allbreedpedigree.com. His offspring have points and are winning at AQHA
shows and in many other arenas as well. He is very line bred Poco
Bueno.
Classy and feminine mare
7 years old
15.2
Likes attention and people
Quiet to be around
100% Sound.
No health issues.
Clips / Loads
wellGood for the farrier
I talked to the owner on the phone last night. Sounds like PF (that’s what we’ll call her for now) hasn’t been ridden much in the past 2 years. -1 She purchased her for her husband/son and neither of them have ridden. She said she was a horse you could leave and then jump on and go. +1 She said she wasn’t for beginners. +0 She is still ridden in a snaffle. +1 She prefers to follow on the trail. +0 She doesn’t like to leave the other horses. -1 In a later e-mail the owner said she will not refuse to leave but will just nicker to the other horses. +0 The owner was fine w/me taking her on a trail ride but wasn’t to sure about letting me take her to the arena (flag). The feel I got was that she is semi-confident in PF’s abilities. Since she hasn’t been ridden – she just isn’t sure but she was ok with allowing me to ride her w/o her being there (I’m not ok w/that as I’d like to see her go once first before hopping on).
She is only a few miles from us so I did drive over and see her last night w/o the owner there but w/the owner’s permission. She has a very soft, intelligent eye but she doesn’t look like her pictures. She’s lost weight (which the owner was happy with) but with the weight loss she’s lost muscle as well. She looks more like a thin track horse vs. a fat QH like I expected. The tone of the muscle she does have is very nice though. She's still hanging onto her winter coat and looks wormy depsite being on a regular schdule. Nothing that a little Karbo Combo won't help with. She’s a bit more refined then Sis. It is nice in her face but I’d kind of hoped for that big chest and butt.
The bo got her out and I picked up her feet. She picked them up well. She needs trimmed but her feet weren’t horrible. She did have a noticeable bump on her left front pastern. The owner said this was from an injury as a foal and it was scar tissue. Her vet (a very reputable one) said it was no big deal and wouldn’t affect her. I’m still on the fence about how much I think it might affect re-sale value.
I took her to the RP and sent her off. She left but wasn’t afraid of the whip or me. She wanted to turn away when I stepped in front of the drive line (most do so no big deal). She sure can get her butt underneath herself. She’s athletic but on the lazy side. When she finally did learn to turn into me she figured that out quick but once next to me she thought the grass was more appealing. She did nicker to the other horses but didn’t get too upset. She also didn’t seem to mind Ty running all over the place.
I haven’t told DH about her yet. I want to ride her and have MIL ride her to see how she goes. Then if she passes those tests I will have DH look at her. I don’t want a project horse – I don’t have the time and DH doesn’t have the patience. Any thoughts? Anything strike out at you that I might have missed?
2 comments:
Nice looking horse.
This might sound silly, but why isn't DH looking for his own horse then asking for your opinion?
The ads seem pretty consistent. She doesn't want to leave...did you give that a -1...is DH planning on riding alone?
The body condition isn't surprising. That fact that she learned fast his a real plus.
What are they asking?
He is looking. We just tend to look in different places. Plus he knows he's a sucker. I chuckled because I found out today he's been looking at her ad on-line as wanted to go look at her.
I did give the doesn't want to leave a -1 but not sure how much DH will really ride on his own. He did with Max but the majority of the time he is out w/another rider.
Yes, she does seem eager to please. Will e-mail you their price.
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