Now I'm 99% sure I've found 'the one'...

[LauraBR]

TB mare 7yo. Ex racer and point to pointer. Been ridden by young teenager since Jan, done a bit of everything since then and not put a foot wrong. Nothing fazes her, cracking big jump. Owned by someone reputable locally who obviously loves the horse dearly. Know people who know the horse and they can verify just how safe and wonderful she is.

REALLY enjoyed riding her and she literally ticks every box. The only slight thing I wonder about is whether I look a bit big on her. Took some photos but I'm not going to post them for all to see as it's not my horse but if anyone would like to give their opinion I'll pm a pic...

Always a good sign when you drive home with a HUGE smile on your face. I could seriously have so much fun on this girl, lovely horse.

 

[Tia]

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Always a good sign when you drive home with a HUGE smile on your face.

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Sounds absolutely perfect!! I use the same means to gauge suitable horses

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[teapot]

Sounds fantastic

Who cares if you look a bit big on her - we all have to compromise with horses and if that's what you're compromising - lack of an inch or two: sounds like you've found a fantastic horse

I'll be happy to see the photos (know what it's like being too tall (5ft 10 for me)

 

[severnmiles]

Oh brilliant!! All sounds good

When will you know if you're having her?

 

[LauraBR]

have pm'd!

 

[Kelly1982]

I dont think it matters how big you look as long as you feel safe on her and she is capable of carrying your weight then thats all that matters.

Maybe you just feel big as you are used to big horses (JF & Fal were both about 17hh weren't they??) and thats why you feel a bit big.

She sounds perfect though and if you enjoyed riding her then thats what its all about isn't it??

 

[dunc_n_toby]

How big is she? you probably feel big on her cos Fal was a big lad and you'll fell different on anything smaller.

 

[elles]

If she feels like the one and comes recommended then you can't ask for much more!

How big is she anyway..?

V pleased for you!

 

[icestationzebra]

She sounds perfect for you. Do you want to PM me a pic - would love to see her. ISZ was just 16hh and I'm 5'8 and I was paranoid I was too big for him - noone ever said so and as we got to finally event last year I couldn't have been. If she feels right - she is right.
Good luck!

 

[Evadiva1514]

Im really pleased for you, she sounds like she just the job!!

 

[LauraBR]

 

[LauraBR]

JF was 17hh but Fal is only 16hh- but rides a lot bigger.

This one is 16hh (or almost 16hh) but very dainty...

 

[LauraBR]

have pm'd.

Snap- I'm 5'8 and she is 16hh ish.

 

[Kelly1982]

I'm sure you look fine on her, Fal looks a bit bigger built than a dainty TB so it probably just feels different and will take a bit of getting used to.

Keep us updated

 

[elles]

My friend is 5.10" and her mare is very slight and 15.3. She looks fine on her! Go for it if she's the one and start having fun again!

 

[icestationzebra]

I've replied! I like her - lovely kind eye.....

 

[teapot]

Have replied - really really like her

Best of luck

 

[Super_Kat]

What fantastic news! Fingers crossed everything runs smoothly

I'm sure you look absoulutly (sp? feeling dim tonight) fine on her, could you Pm me the pic anyway....I'm curious to know what she looks like (and so I can tell you that you look a fine size on her

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x

 

[siennamiller]

can i see please

 

[TGM]

If she is everything you want then don't worry about feeling a bit big on her! Just go for it

 

[LauraBR]

So pleased you all like her. Had pretty much made my mind up when I saw her/tried her etc but told owner I wanted to sleep on it to make 100% sure (which they seemed to appreciate actually).

 

[ruscara]

Just got in to see this great news! Can I see, pretty please? She sounds perfect!

 

[LauraBR]

I tried to pm you earlier but your pms are full!

 

[ruscara]

Sorted!

 

[siennamiller]

shes lovely, very pretty
let us know
xx

 

[4whitesocks]

my boy is 16hh and I'm 6ft...we're fine together

hope she works out for you she sounds like she's the one!!!!

Good luck

 

[_jetset_]

Can you PM a picture... I would love to see a picture of her!

I am so pleased that you have found 'the one', well, 99% sure you have! I think you know as soon as you get on them. How big is she?

What are the plans now, are you going to see her again?

Rebecca

 

[Snowberry]

Really pleased you have found the one!! You really do deserve to have some fun with everything you've been throu recently!!!

I wouldnt worry about whether you look big on her, Becci is just out of 14.2's and she's 5ft9/5ft 10!!!!
Oh pm me a pic if you get a chance too??

 

[LauraBR]

Well I've slept on it.... and I'm going for it!

I think the fact I already have her pic as my desktop kind of suggests I'm smitten already lol! Going to try and arrange the vetting for next week!

 

[Theresa_F]

I am so pleased that you have found the one. Having been in a similar situation with Fleur, I got on Jemima - totally different breed and type, green as grass but felt so safe it really helped to get rid of the bad memories of the past few years.

Go out and have fun and start enjoying riding again - having a horse should be big smiles and not tears.

Good luck to you.