LadyGascoyne
Well-Known Member
Or do others find it depressing?
Between the pages of 26-30 year old unsound ones which are a "heartbreaking sale" because the owner has a new one, to the over-produced youngsters that have 'imminent breakdown' written all over them, I am now loathed to even open sales sites.
I'm more worried now that I will end up buying for the wrong reasons; pity or anger, than that I won't find one at all.
Am I too fussy? Or to precious? Had wanted a youngster. Found an 18 month old German warmblood filly that I liked the initial picture of- but next photo, it is being lunged with a Pessoa and they are trying to get a serious outline out of it. Another promising looking one 'might be in foal'- at three. The well-bred ones all appear to be started terribly early.
Millie is still going wonderfully but I've only got her until her owner is recovered from her illness. Original plan was that baby could grow up while I get back into riding at a decent level with Mils and I'd give her back around the time that youngster would need backing. Now I'm thinking ready-made might be better and then worrying that ready-made might come with ready-made problems.
Husband has suggested that I might be commitment phobic since losing Lady G.
No real point to this but if anyone has any words of wisdom, they'd be much appreciated.
Between the pages of 26-30 year old unsound ones which are a "heartbreaking sale" because the owner has a new one, to the over-produced youngsters that have 'imminent breakdown' written all over them, I am now loathed to even open sales sites.
I'm more worried now that I will end up buying for the wrong reasons; pity or anger, than that I won't find one at all.
Am I too fussy? Or to precious? Had wanted a youngster. Found an 18 month old German warmblood filly that I liked the initial picture of- but next photo, it is being lunged with a Pessoa and they are trying to get a serious outline out of it. Another promising looking one 'might be in foal'- at three. The well-bred ones all appear to be started terribly early.
Millie is still going wonderfully but I've only got her until her owner is recovered from her illness. Original plan was that baby could grow up while I get back into riding at a decent level with Mils and I'd give her back around the time that youngster would need backing. Now I'm thinking ready-made might be better and then worrying that ready-made might come with ready-made problems.
Husband has suggested that I might be commitment phobic since losing Lady G.
No real point to this but if anyone has any words of wisdom, they'd be much appreciated.