What would you do in my situation ?

jesstickle said:
AA- you've done her a disservice. Trimmed up I think she'll make a very smart show cob. She wouldn't look out of place in a county line up I don't think.

She is lovely, I can see why you were so taken with her :)
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I agree, I think she is very smart indeed :)
 
Just caught up on this, am so pleased she passed, you have a wonderful mother too. The pictures of her are lovely, she looks she doesn't have a nasty bone in her body I hope you have tons of fun with her :D
 
Oh AdorableAlice..this has been an adorable post. What a fine handsome mare she is.
I look forward to your updates and photo's.

Have lots of fun with the gorgeous Martha xx
 
Buy the cob, though to my mind £5k is too high a price. Just a word of warning, 6 year olds can change! They can start the boundary-testing thing. Maybe start looking for something similar about 10yrs old. Trouble is, rock solid 10 year olds are worth their weight in gold and never come on the market!
 
AA- Firstly congratulations at totally making the right descion! Good luck with telling the husband....never fun!

I just read your Midnight Ramblers as you advised me to a while back- Wow- hilareous reply. One thing i dont think got mentioned was from a parents point of view. I have to say if my daughters guides put her in that situation id be absolutely fuming!

Best of luck with beautiful Martha!
 
5am on a Sunday morning and I am on my to way to ride her, I have not had this enthusiaism for years !

Show pony judge friend called by and reckons she could be show quality and told me not to let Lynn Russell see her........... wonder what the summer of 2013 might bring. Three Counties will be the first outing after a couple of local trial runs.
 
What a fantastic thread! :D

I'm so glad you did it, AA, and what an absolutely stunning horse you now have. I hope you enjoy her (you already seem to be!)
 
Only just nipped in this thread so have not read all the posts but I am so glad you bought the mare. She looks adorable and good luck with your youngsters later.
 
Just caught up with this thread and...oh my AA...she is lovely. Lucky you and have a fabulous time together. Sometimes you do just click. I recently bought a secon even though i knew it wasn't the logical or cheap choice but we are getting on soooo well. Life's too short not to make the best of it when opportunities come up. Keep us updated with your show success :D
 
I have just read this thread, such a nice one for a change!, AA Martha is beautifull!! I dont think 5K is very expensive, my friend just paid 5.5k for a 5yo 16hh cob. I also have bought the first horse i viewed...... twice! First one i had for 12 years, knew i wanted her as soon as i sat on her, best 12 years of my life, lost her last year. My new girl I knew i wanted her soon as i seen her, just knew she was the one. :D
Very best of luck with her she truly looks a special horsey! :D:D
 
Just popped back into this thread hoping there might be some pictures of Martha. AA, she is simply stunning, a proper cob with a beautiful head, lovely eye and looks very well put together. Im so glad you let your heart guide you on this one, sometimes it is just the right thing to do. Martha looks like a really honest mare and I wish you all the fun in the world with her. I also have to agree that I dont think £5k is too much if she is exactly what you want and makes you feel good. What price happiness eh!!
 
Can anybody donate radox please !

Is it supposed to hurt that much after not riding for 18 months, lunch is cancelled, I need a soak and a lie down.

I had a fabulous hour around the lanes, she walked on nicely including passing one of the mega tractors with the forager on the back.

She is a bit of a banana to ride, curled to the left and pushing the saddle to the right, but thats soon fixable with a bit of pilates, but she is honest and willing in a very nice way, a delight to handle in stable, tacked her up with the door wide open not a hint of stepping forward.

She had to walk around the edge of standing grass to reach her paddock and that turned into a Penelope and Kipper moment, thankfully no one was watching, when that head went down it stayed down !!

I might be in need of a hoist to get out of the bath in a hour.
 
AdorableAlice said:
Can anybody donate radox please !

Is it supposed to hurt that much after not riding for 18 months, lunch is cancelled, I need a soak and a lie down.

I had a fabulous hour around the lanes, she walked on nicely including passing one of the mega tractors with the forager on the back.

She is a bit of a banana to ride, curled to the left and pushing the saddle to the right, but thats soon fixable with a bit of pilates, but she is honest and willing in a very nice way, a delight to handle in stable, tacked her up with the door wide open not a hint of stepping forward.

She had to walk around the edge of standing grass to reach her paddock and that turned into a Penelope and Kipper moment, thankfully no one was watching, when that head went down it stayed down !!

I might be in need of a hoist to get out of the bath in a hour.
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AdorableAlice said:
Is it supposed to hurt that much after not riding for 18 months, lunch is cancelled, I need a soak and a lie down.
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Afraid so! I returned after an 18 month break earlier this year, it took 3 days before I was walking normally again. I got some strange looks, I can tell you...

Sounds like you had a wonderful time though, congratulations!
 
AdorableAlice said:
She had to walk around the edge of standing grass to reach her paddock and that turned into a Penelope and Kipper moment, thankfully no one was watching, when that head went down it stayed down !!
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I'm so glad it's not just me! Alf has little fat riding school pony tendencies when it comes to grass!
 
lucky you she looks fab enjoy but stock up on radox and i find gin helps as well! for purely medicinal purposes obviously!
 
Gin and radox worked.

I flew solo this morning, she was a delight, a bit greener than when in company, but passed everything, bin day today! Totally ignored a lurcher and 2 terriers chasing her up the lane, which has increased my hope of all being well cubbing her. The biggest challenge with be getting the jacket done up.

I still feel it can't be true, to find the right horse in the first one viewed is impossible !

Her lovely ex owners are in touch everyday and are really missing her. I have been so fortunate to find a horse that is 100% as described on the advert, owned by people who were very concerned where the horse ended up and who have been most supportive and helpful through the sale process.

Just wish I had a month off work to really get to know her.
 
What a great result! So pleased for you AA. She's stunning and I'm so glad you bought her. Buy shares in Radox and then at least you'll be contributing to your own dividends buying it ;)

Really pleased it worked out for you both. :) x
 
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