I must be mad! Horsehunting again!

[Auslander]

I blame NikiCB entirely! I've hardly ridden since losing my lovely dressage horse a few years ago, but after going to look at horses with her, I suddenly came over all "I need a horse"ish, and then she nagged me until I stuck an ad up on Horsequest.

I've since had two great replies about horses that tick all the boxes, and a few that couldn't have been further from what I specified in my ad (14.3hh Anglo Arab that's "really fast and can jump 5ft!!)

I'm now getting myself all of a bother looking for nice livery yards (just in case the one I have in mind doesn't come off), thinking about transport, wondering whereabouts in my parents barn all Aussies stuff is, and generally getting myself all overexcited!

I'm mad to be even considering it. Aren't I?

 

[NativePonyLover]

Not mad at all! Or if you are, I must be too as I did the same as you!

Almost a year after buying my new boy , for the most part, I don't regret it at all

Good luck finding your perfect partner!

 

[mattilda]

Go for it!! I cannot imagine being without a horse. In fact now currently have 2 and if a 3rd came along...well we have the room!!

 

[Auslander]

Not mad at all! Or if you are, I must be too as I did the same as you!

Almost a year after buying my new boy , for the most part, I don't regret it at all

Good luck finding your perfect partner!

Go for it!! I cannot imagine being without a horse. In fact now currently have 2 and if a 3rd came along...well we have the room!!

I swore "never again" after Aus, but the more I think about it, the keener I get! Doubt I'll compete any more, but the thought of having a nice horse to ponce around in the school with is very appealing!

 

[Ceris Comet]

What a lovely story . Will you be taking nikiCB with you ?

 

[Auslander]

What a lovely story . Will you be taking nikiCB with you ?

She's offered, although both of them are quite a way away! I'm scared she'll take photos if she comes, and then everyone will see me in full on Wobble and Flop mode!

 

[Ceris Comet]

Lol !

 

[Princess Jess]

If you're mad then I guess that makes the rest of us mad too
I hope you find something lovely, I'm sure it'll be the best decision you ever made!

 

[Auslander]

If you're mad then I guess that makes the rest of us mad too
I hope you find something lovely, I'm sure it'll be the best decision you ever made!

Hope so! I think it will be nicer without the pressure of having to train/compete seriously. I spoiled things for myself by thinking I had to do things, rather than doing them because I wanted to. I like the idea of having a horse that I can just mess about on, but one that can work at a decent level if I feel like being serious!

 

[Always Henesy]

What sort are you looking for Auslander?

 

[Auslander]

What sort are you looking for Auslander?

I'm pretty open minded really, as long as its a decent size (16.2hh+) MW sort. I'm slightly biased towards warmbloods, and my absolute ideal would be an older advanced (dressage) horse, who is looking for an easier life, but can still bust a few moves when the urge takes us. Whatever comes along really though, as long as it's got something a bit special about it.

 

[Always Henesy]

I'm pretty open minded really, as long as its a decent size (16.2hh+) MW sort. I'm slightly biased towards warmbloods, and my absolute ideal would be an older advanced (dressage) horse, who is looking for an easier life, but can still bust a few moves when the urge takes us. Whatever comes along really though, as long as it's got something a bit special about it.

Ah ok...

Would something like this be way off the mark for you?

 

[Auslander]

Ah ok...

Would something like this be way off the mark for you?

Gulps! Something like that would be pretty close to my idea of equine perfection!

 

[Murphs_Mum]

Ah ok...

Would something like this be way off the mark for you?

AH he is so beautiful I can hear cogs clicking....

 

[Auslander]

I've just realised that I didn't go into specifics here as it was just an idle musings post. I'm looking to loan, not buy - and I suspect this one is for sale?

 

[Always Henesy]

I've just realised that I didn't go into specifics here as it was just an idle musings post. I'm looking to loan, not buy - and I suspect this one is for sale?

Sounds even more perfect.
I have pm'd you
x

 

[Always Henesy]

AH he is so beautiful I can hear cogs clicking....

 

[mattilda]

I love it when a plan comes together!

 

[Murphs_Mum]

Sounds even more perfect.
I have pm'd you
x

I'm smiling AH and Matilda

 

[Ibblebibble]

I'm mad to be even considering it. Aren't I?

you'd be mad not to consider it
good luck in your search

 

[Auslander]

I love it when a plan comes together!

Me too!!

 

[mattilda]

I have to say horse hunting is getting easier it seems.

 

[Parker79]

Ooh how exciting - let us all know if this works out!!

Auslander - of course you are mad...aren't we all?? we spend a fortune and worry ourselves silly about everything, we clear up copious amounts of poo or pay lots afor others to do it for us.... and we all bloody love it! mental...just mental!!

 

[Auslander]

Ooh how exciting - let us all know if this works out!!

Auslander - of course you are mad...aren't we all?? we spend a fortune and worry ourselves silly about everything, we clear up copious amounts of poo or pay lots afor others to do it for us.... and we all bloody love it! mental...just mental!!

The yard I'm thinking of has a nice farmer who takes care of poo!!

 

[Ibblebibble]

Sounds even more perfect.
I have pm'd you
x

I love it when a plan comes together!

Me too!!

ohhhh is this going to be the quickest horse hunt ever

 

[Bernster]

Ooh how exciting - let us all know if this works out!!

Auslander - of course you are mad...aren't we all?? we spend a fortune and worry ourselves silly about everything, we clear up copious amounts of poo or pay lots afor others to do it for us.... and we all bloody love it! mental...just mental!!

Parker - get out of head!! You know us so well ...

I'm about to get a second, certifiable now I think!

 

[Jesstickle]

I can't palm BH of on you can I?

Not mad at all. Or rather, no madder than the rest of us!

 

[nikicb]

I blame NikiCB entirely! I've hardly ridden since losing my lovely dressage horse a few years ago, but after going to look at horses with her, I suddenly came over all "I need a horse"ish, and then she nagged me until I stuck an ad up on Horsequest.

I've since had two great replies about horses that tick all the boxes, and a few that couldn't have been further from what I specified in my ad (14.3hh Anglo Arab that's "really fast and can jump 5ft!!)

I'm now getting myself all of a bother looking for nice livery yards (just in case the one I have in mind doesn't come off), thinking about transport, wondering whereabouts in my parents barn all Aussies stuff is, and generally getting myself all overexcited!

I'm mad to be even considering it. Aren't I?

Hang on a minute - there I was enjoying myself with my lovely new boy and I am being blamed for all sorts!!!!! Everyone NEEDS a horse in their life. They ARE expensive, but a lot cheaper than the therapy you need if you don't have one!!! When are we off on our jolly? x

 

[nikicb]

ohhhh is this going to be the quickest horse hunt ever

She has to work fast to be faster than me!!!

 

[Auslander]

I can't palm BH of on you can I?

Not mad at all. Or rather, no madder than the rest of us!

Don't be mean to BH! You love him really!