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  • #201
    I am so happy for you. Sounds like it was a successful trip. AND the fact that you went ahead and got on despite your injuries and past "issues" speaks volumes. Good for you!! I hope it works out.

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    • #202
      **crossing fingers**

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      • #203
        Excuse me while I cut up your post:
        <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lsm1212:
        ... Does take a little more push to start so not touchy on his sides but not dead either... but once you get him in a gait, he stays there. (...no spook, etc). ...Tractors starting, big doors opening, etc. didn't phase him. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
        From the above and the reason you didn't like the first horse you tried today b/c of no brakes, I'd say that if he "take a little more push"-- who cares! And generally the ones that aren't phased by anything need a little more leg. Sounds like that's what you want over something that wants to "go, go, go" (which is what I want ).

        Hope his leg is just a minor tweak.

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          #204
          <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by olympicprincess:
          Excuse me while I cut up your post:
          <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lsm1212:
          ... Does take a little more push to start so not touchy on his sides but not dead either... but once you get him in a gait, he stays there. (...no spook, etc). ...Tractors starting, big doors opening, etc. didn't phase him. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
          From the above and the reason you didn't like the first horse you tried today b/c of no brakes, I'd say that if he "take a little more push"-- who cares! And generally the ones that aren't phased by anything need a little more leg. Sounds like that's what you want over something that wants to "go, go, go" (which is what I want ).

          Hope his leg is just a minor tweak. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

          Yes, it's exactly what I want. But unlike the first QH I looked at and PPE'd... he doesn't take as much push as that guy did. A good compromise. So he still has some go, but a good stop. What blows my mind is that he's only 6 years old. But he's so easy going... but I know he has mileage so I'm sure that has helped. Hopefully if it works out, since he is younger, I can have him a little longer. And then pass him on to either my hubby or one of the kids at the barn.

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          • #205
            I'm keepin my fingers crossed for you. An Artful Move baby would be a lovely thing to have.

            He is on the short list of stallions for my mare and his video is nice although I think I got a copy of a copy of a copy. He's got a lot of successful hunter babies out there.

            So hopefully the lameness is passing and he will be the perfect one for you.
            Good Luck
            Member of the Redheads with Redheads clique.
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              #206
              Cool.... I didn't know his sire was so well known. Guess I could be getting a good guy, eh?

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              • #207
                <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lsm1212:
                What blows my mind is that he's only 6 years old. But he's so easy going... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
                I just bought a FIVE year old OTTB that I used in lessons the same weekend I brought him home. Granted, he's been off the track and transitioned to regular riding a few months ago, but these aren't exactly advanced students riding him. Now I have people already interested in buying him...I can't imagine what he'll be like with some more training!

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                  #208
                  Yep.... the people who had him (breeder and current owner) have really put the time into him. He's very well trained. I guess some horses just mature faster than others. I was used to my warmblood... who still wasn't fully mature at 8.

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                  • #209
                    This guys sounds great! I hope it works out!!! You'd be surprised but AQHA (and APHA people to some extent too) really start them early. Between line/in hand classes/showmanship and the yearling lunge line classes etc. these horses are going and showing by 2 years old, three years old. Add to that the quiet mind that GOOD quarterhorses often are born with-- and you get a seasoned fella at 6 Crossing my fingers.

                    In related news, the person who owns Ben called me back but I missed her call. I'll call her first thing Monday, just in case.
                    ~Veronica
                    "The Son Dee Times" "Sustained" "Somerset" "Franklin Square"
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                    • #210
                      Veronica's right - he's not an anomaly among good AQHA hunters. Sounds absolutely lovely, too. And the fact that your gut likes him too,........well, keeping fingers/toes/eyes crossed that he works out for you.
                      In loving memory of Laura Jahnke.
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                        #211
                        <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by vxf111:
                        This guys sounds great! I hope it works out!!! You'd be surprised but AQHA (and APHA people to some extent too) really start them early. Between line/in hand classes/showmanship and the yearling lunge line classes etc. these horses are going and showing by 2 years old, three years old. Add to that the quiet mind that GOOD quarterhorses often are born with-- and you get a seasoned fella at 6 Crossing my fingers.

                        In related news, the person who owns Ben called me back but I missed her call. I'll call her first thing Monday, just in case. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

                        Thanks Veronica..... my trainer was telling me something similar to that.

                        Thanks again for checking in to Ben. Even if it doesn't work for me (if this guy works), I might know someone else who he will work for. There's a girl at my barn that has outgrown her horse.... he's an Arab probably about 14.3. She's 15 years old and about my height ~ 5'8". They are keeping him because she has a younger sister that rides him too... she's 11 and he fits her fine. The parents are thinking of buying her something bigger to do the Hunters/Jumpers with. She's dabbled a little with her Arab but had mostly been doing Dressage. But wants to get something bigger that can jump.... he might be good for her to use for a bit to learn on until her parents decide to buy her something.

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                        • #212
                          Well, I'll keep you posted on Ben at any rate. He's a one in a million.
                          ~Veronica
                          "The Son Dee Times" "Sustained" "Somerset" "Franklin Square"
                          http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/vxf111/

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                            <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ESG:
                            Veronica's right - he's not an anomaly among good AQHA hunters. Sounds absolutely lovely, too. And the fact that your gut likes him too,........well, keeping fingers/toes/eyes crossed that he works out for you. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

                            Thanks ESG..... he does have a good mind and a good sense of humour. He had my trainer and I in stitches at his cute little antics. He definately has a personality but that's on the ground and nothing dangerous or anything... just very cute. He's quiet and well behaved when he is "working".

                            I'm crossing everything I have hoping he works out.

                            Should know more either tomorrow or Tuesday. Will post any updates.

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                              #214
                              Well, he was shod today. Farrier said he really needed it. Farrier checked him all out for me (did some tests, etc to see if there were any issues and he didn't find anything). So hopefully the "offness" was just due to the lack of being shod. BO said he was a VERY good boy. And that he walked off much better. She's going to take him out tomorrow and lunge him for us and see how he goes.

                              We went ahead and scheduled the PPE for Thursday afternoon. If he's sound, we'll do it. If not, we can always cancel and pass on this guy. Which I would hate to do as I think he is a great fit. I just felt so comfortable with him... and he rides really well. You know that "gut" thing. Will keep you all posted.

                              Keep crossing those fingers and toes!

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                              • #215
                                I've been following your thread, but not posting...until now.

                                I just wanted to point out - I really hope it works out for you since you've said you're not the kind of person to get excited over a horse at first sight, but this horse seems to have done a number on you. I truly hope he's your perfect match.

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                                  #216
                                  <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Lion1024:
                                  I've been following your thread, but not posting...until now.

                                  I just wanted to point out - I really hope it works out for you since you've said you're not the kind of person to get excited over a horse at first sight, but this horse seems to have done a number on you. I truly hope he's your perfect match. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

                                  Thanks Lion.... yes, he's done a number on me.

                                  My trainer had to laugh.... after we tried him out and were loosening the girth and running up the stirrups she said, well what do you think? I kinda got this grin on my face and said I really like him. When we went out to the car before we left to drop off my saddle, etc. and she again asked what I thought... and again, I had that gleem in my eye and said, I really like this guy, what do you think? She agreed he was very nice and would definately work. But the one thing that stuck was, she said that after all the horses we have looked at, she had been waiting for me to say this and have that "dopey" look on my face! She knew....

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                                  • #217
                                    I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you; I really hope this one turns out to be "the one!"

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                                    • #218
                                      He sounds great from your description. So I am hoping it works out!
                                      ~Veronica
                                      "The Son Dee Times" "Sustained" "Somerset" "Franklin Square"
                                      http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/vxf111/

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                                      • #219
                                        Well I did a search & these are the only two photos I found.pic 1
                                        top right, horse on right

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                                        • #220
                                          Keeping fingers crossed for you, good luck!
                                          "A horse's face always conveys clearly whether it is loved by its owner or simply used." - Anja Beran

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