UPDATED:Im getting my OWN horse

[chrissycat21]

Good luck getting your own horse!

Just wanted to add that I really wouldn't get a horse that has any known soreness. Garth (the horse I leased over the summer) was just started on something because his back and legs were really sore. When I started riding him at the beginning of the summer he just wanted to run and he loved jumping. By the end of the summer his owner and I both realized something was wrong. First she thought it was his hooves that were bothering him since the farrier was pretty late coming, but now the new leaser told me it was his back and legs. He went from a horse that loved to be ridden and absolutely loved jumping to a horse that would fight with me through the arena gate. Hopefully with medication he is doing better now (I haven't talked to his new leaser for a little over a week).

Sorry that was pretty long but I just wanted to give you a little warning about what a problem that can be.

Keep us updated!

[*iluvskipper*]

Cool, I hope ya get the one ya want!

[Chilli]

Thats awesome that you might be able to get your own horse!
Fingers definately crossed.. I hope this works out!

[GreyhoundGirl]

They are beautiful. I just noticed the name Shasta... That name is just asking for good things from him.

[MajesticCollies]

Good for you Alicia!!!!! Sounds like an awesome plan!!!

[Suki Wingy]

That's Awsome! For me, lameness issues and having full responsibility while still in highschool would be enough to scare me away from ownership, but I know you've had issues with owners pulling out on shareboards. How about leasing, where the horse is basically yours for a set number of months?

[chocolatepuppy]

Good luck! I hope you get the horse of your dreams!