I AM GOING HORSE SHOPPING

[GTs]

The boss of the carriage company has asked me to join them at the auctions early next year. Unfortunately it is not Keenland, but we will be buying three, maybe 4 and selling one. I think it will be great fun - I love horse shopping!!!

 

[JadeWisc]

I would buy carriage horses from the Amish instead of an auction

 

[GTs]

The amish sell a lot at the auctions, but a lot of their stock is standard breds that they were given which are not suitable for city traffic.

 

[Skhosu]

So hnow do you tell if it will suit city life or is it a gamble ?

 

[GTs]

There is a certain risk involved as there is in buying any horses - however you can tell with most of them - a lot has to do with their breed, temperament, like Nugget was found sleeping at the auction.

 

[parsley]

Will you be helping to get them going in harness or are the going to be driving horses already?

 

[LauraBR]

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a lot has to do with their breed, temperament, like Nugget was found sleeping at the auction.

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lmao! I love nugget, can just picture him alseep at an auction lol!

 

[JadeWisc]

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There is a certain risk involved as there is in buying any horses - however you can tell with most of them - a lot has to do with their breed, temperament, like Nugget was found sleeping at the auction.

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YIKES!! That would scare me!!!

I would think they may either be ill....or drugged

 

[GTs]

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Will you be helping to get them going in harness or are the going to be driving horses already?

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They will most likely be going in a harness already, but not have done the city work so we will have to introduce them to traffic, and city noises.

Jade, I am not sure the whole story with nugget - he has always been special.