Well the field of contenders is diminishing. The mare I was trying to find, a filly I raised and sold that was a daughter of my mare Sundee, is no longer living, sadly. The mares from High River have all been ruled out, as well as most of the ones in my original post- the only one I am still considering is the daughter of Annie's Cat. I have asked for more video and photos of her, including standing square, and walking and trotting directly towards the camera. I suspect she is toed out, and I know that she is lacking in the gaskin area. Also asked for video of him asking her for all the different parts of her body so that I can see how willing she is, as he already said she doesn't know much of that but tries to please. Distance is a factor with her as she is about 8 hours away.
I also have 2 mares to look at this weekend, a little closer to home. They are reining bred, with bloodlines going back to Great Red Pine, Reminic and Wranglers War Leo. There is a grey and a sorrel. That will be Saturday morning- stay tuned! I'm really hoping that one of these will suit me!
I have owned some wonderful mares and I think that's why I am being pretty fussy. Sundee was the dam of Coyote Belle, as well as the filly I just mentioned that I was looking for, and one more mare that I will be leasing this summer (if it works out) to use to teach the nieces to ride and use for ponying Josie. Sundee is the mare in the background photo for this blog.
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The right one will come along. I'm sure of it!
Patience! You will find the right horse sooner or later. Looks like the boys have a great place in Alberta! Good to see them all in the same photo:)
dang! too bad about the filly you raised.I hope the right one comes along for you
It takes time, a lot of time. I know it's hard, but good things come to those who wait. Personally wouldn't choose any of the contenders I've seen to date, and would hold off unless I felt 110%. Leasing sounds like a good option in the interim, then you would have Josie up & coming. I think it's worth the wait to bring them up the way you like 'em. It's the best way to go, IMHO. Have you thought about/inquired about Gussie (think that was her name)? Hope you find the right mare, you'll know when you do!!
Aurora, I don't want Gussie back- she was too opinionated for me- talk about a red headed diva! I want a mare with sweetitude, not attitude.
Gussie my heave attitude, but i sure liked her :D she made me laugh on more than one occasion :D i hope i never forget her! glad i wrote a poem about her :D
I didn't know that about Gussie. Hope you find a mare that fits, sooner then later!
You'll find the right one . . .
I hope you find the right horse soon!
I would love to see it.
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