AM I EXCEPTIONALLY LUCKY?

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I am a fairly new member of this forum and I read so many sad stories about horses' health and behaviour.

My horse Rufty was 17 when I bought him for the grand sum of £800. His tack rugs etc must have been worth about £400 so he was a very cheap horse.

Why I feel so lucky is that to me he is perfect, the best horse I have ever had. He is fit and healthy (touch wood) and does not have a nasty bone in his body. He is good to catch, shoe, box and ride. He is forward going but bomb proof.He is the only horse on the yard who all the owners feel comfortable to ride out with. He will go in front, in the middle and behind. Even the YO who did not ride for years as she had lost her confidence will ride him when I am away,

His only down side is that he does not do jumping, only puddles, and he is now 19. I would love to have many more years with him
 
He sounds just like my old TB - I got him at the age of 12 and lost him at 21. I'm against cloning, but in his case I would have made an exception.
Enjoy every day with your horse - he sounds wonderful. :)
 
My old girl was 15 when I got her. Jumped till she was about 23 (after a fashion!) and retired fully last year. She is 32. You will have ages yet. The more u do with him the longer he'll keep going.
 
I, like you, am also blessed. My little horsie is wonderful. He is the perfect horse for me. The first time I rode him I felt as though I was reading his mind and it freaked me out a bit. Then it happened again the 2nd time I rode him and at the end of the ride I knew I had to have him. April was our 10 year anniversary and there has never been a day I thought I made a mistake. I wasn't even looking to buy a horse when I rode him the 1st time, I was just in a lesson and he was the horse they gave me.
 
Not exceptionally lucky but definitely lucky.

There are so many problems and disappointments with horses IME that if you have one that is problem free then you are very lucky indeed. Its lovely that you appreciate it and your post shows how proud you are of him.

It's nice to hear about happy partnerships. :)
 
Ruftys mum said:
I am a fairly new member of this forum and I read so many sad stories about horses' health and behaviour.

My horse Rufty was 17 when I bought him for the grand sum of £800. His tack rugs etc must have been worth about £400 so he was a very cheap horse.

Why I feel so lucky is that to me he is perfect, the best horse I have ever had. He is fit and healthy (touch wood) and does not have a nasty bone in his body. He is good to catch, shoe, box and ride. He is forward going but bomb proof.He is the only horse on the yard who all the owners feel comfortable to ride out with. He will go in front, in the middle and behind. Even the YO who did not ride for years as she had lost her confidence will ride him when I am away,

His only down side is that he does not do jumping, only puddles, and he is now 19. I would love to have many more years with him
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He sounds lovely and I am sure you will have many more years with him.

My horse is living on borrowed time aged 17. His name is Rufus (Ruffter!) and until he walks towards you or away from you you would never know there is anything wrong with him.

Enjoy Rufty! He sound like a real Dude!!!
 
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