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My Dream May Be Coming True!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lex123

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I am almost in tears right now (happy tears). We went garage selling today and wouldn't you know they had the most beautiful Quarter Horse there :dance5:. She is AMAZING!! They let us go look at her and the guy (who BTW, is super nice) got her haltered up and brought her out to me. She has great feet, which he trims himself! She has a nice mane and tail, is 8 years old (the perfect age), broke for any rider but still has a lot of spark to her :dance4:. Well, she even let me pick up all four feet and groom her! Her name is Gracie, I know so cute! Well, my parents said we will come see her again tomorrow night!!!!!!!! The man said, oh don't worry about that. Because they are bringing her here to our house tomorrow night to see how I ride her, and see how she reacts to things. She is priced at $800, but the guy and his wife said that they would take $650 with her and her belongings (saddle, bridle, halter, ect.). Wish me luck tomorrow! If she and I do well together, she will be mine!

Sorry the link won't work. I will put up pics tomorrow!
 
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Congrats! Same rules apply, a vet check is in order. Run your hands up and down her legs lookin for hot spots. Take each of her legs one at a time and hold them folded up tight at the knee and the hock at the back then walk her to see if she's stiff or limbs.

You need the vet to listen to her heart and lungs because unless she's really sick you won't be able to hear anything.

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Good luck :hug8:
 

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Yeah, they are having a vet come out tomorrow also. I picked up her legs many times today. She walked fine afterwards. I am really excited, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, just in case it doesn't work out :)
 

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It sounds like a great opportunity! Best of luck!

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Oh how exciting for you!!! Let us know how it turns out :hug8:
 

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Lex that is awesome! Congratulations!!!
I just love horses :) When we just had one, taking care of a single horse was a breeze (for me). I loved being out in the barn all the time! But once you get a couple more....well, they aren't an animal where if you have one, you might as well have two :hehe:.
But seriously Lex I'm excited for you! Take pictures! We must see this!
 

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Lex that is awesome! Congratulations!!!
I just love horses :) When we just had one, taking care of a single horse was a breeze (for me). I loved being out in the barn all the time! But once you get a couple more....well, they aren't an animal where if you have one, you might as well have two :hehe:.
But seriously Lex I'm excited for you! Take pictures! We must see this!
Thanks! Did you see the ad? I think it has some pics :) I will have my mom take more pics tomorrow when I am riding her! She is seriously so nice and gentle, though. I just love her! :heart:

My mom has already been on CL today looking for riding helmets and riding vests, lol. We found a safty vest that is my size for only 30 dollars! Never has been in a fall either. i think we are getting that.
 

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Oh my gosh Lex, I am so excited for you!! I remember when I got my first horse. Your link doesn't have anything on it by the way.
I will say a special pray for that everything works out! Hugs!!!
 

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Oh my gosh Lex, I am so excited for you!! I remember when I got my first horse. Your link doesn't have anything on it by the way.
I will say a special pray for that everything works out! Hugs!!!
Oh, know. I will fix the link!
 

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Thats exciting! Horses are big in our family and I know how much a girl and her horse can bond! Lots of work though, more than I was ever willing to put in at your age! LOL

Good Luck!
 

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Thats exciting! Horses are big in our family and I know how much a girl and her horse can bond! Lots of work though, more than I was ever willing to put in at your age! LOL

Good Luck!
Thanks, Kim! I get Horse & Rider magazine every month. I see all of ther training articles and now thinking i might actually be able to dig up all of those old magazines and apply them to my horse will be awesome!
 

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Ok, I need some help from my horse people here :)

What exacly is a broken bit? That is what Gracie uses.
 

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Wow, I really hope this works out for you! :)
Owning a horse is my dream too.
 

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I believe a broken bit is hinged in the middle also known as a snaffle bit.

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I believe a broken bit is hinged in the middle also known as a snaffle bit.

Ginger


Thank you Ginger. I am familiar with the snaffle bit, that really helps!


Oh, and my perents said, 'Yes' the horse is mine now, as long as we ride well together! Did I metion that I am paying for her? The initial $650 is a 'loan' from my parents. From now until I pay Gracie off I am in debt, lol! They are paying for everything else like bits, and safty items. I already have $75 saved up from selling my last bird stand, and I am hoping to get at least $300 at the bird show.
 

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Wow, I really hope this works out for you! :)
Owning a horse is my dream too.
Thank you! I have waited so long waiting and waiting for a horse, and now that it is happening, I am estatic! I hope your dream comes true one day soon for you :hug8:.
 

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How fabulous for you if that works out!!
Gosh, that is my daughter's dream come true too.
Can't wait to see pics....and of you riding her too.
 

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Lex i wish you all the luck...you deserve it!! also please ride with a helmet.I'll be checking this thread for more news :)
 
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