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Re: [RC] horse type priorities (was Pet Peeves) - Milinda EllisJonni, Amen, Amen, Amen! Does that mean I'll never make a competitive endurance rider? Probably... but that's not why I like this sport. The older I get, the more I appreciate a horse with whom I can get along. They don't have to ride as smooth as a Cadillac (although that helps). I won't have one I don't think is trustworthy (meaning, you can turn your back on them while on the ground and they won't come at you with teeth and hooves, etc). I won't sell one like that either -- if we can't correct it (and I've taken years with some horses if I saw eventual promise), then I'll put it down. I won't pass along a dangerous horse -- no matter how broke I am or how high prices are (but I've not had to do that with any produce -- nor will I breed to an outside mare that I perceive as 'unbalanced' because that will hurt the reputation of my stallion and my farm). Unfortunately, I know a LOT of people who will do just about anything in pursuit of the almighty dollar. I firmly believe in "Do unto others..." (and I'm not saying that just because it's Lent). Just give me a horse I can enjoy on trail -- one that isn't so rough-riding that it jars loose my teeth -- I'll eventually get to the vet check... Milinda Ellis Beargrass Cleveland Bays Jewett, Texas PS -- And no, this doesn't mean I'm trying to market my horses on Ridecamp! --- Jonni Jewell <jonnij@xxxxxxxx> wrote: Interesting what different people put as priorities for horses. I have personality and disposition up at the top. I have to LIKE the horse, and enjoy working with it. They become more than just a tool for my "sport", and I want one that has lots of personality. (pleasant personality, not cranky) It can be the soundest horse in the world, and be at the top of the pack for recoveries and doing well at rides, but if I just don't "like" the horse, then I will not enjoy working with it, or riding it all day. There are too many horses out there to ride one that I don't really care for it's personality. Jonni in TXKaren Sullivan posted:I agree with Angie....Gooddisposition and respect come at the bottom of my list. My list goes like this: 1. Smooth gaits and surefooted. (thing better not be jolty or fall down) 2. Sound body, feet and legs 3. Level head 4. color and looks I like 5. disposition, personality and respect.<<< ============================================================ Common sense should also be a part of the decision making process. If you see someone who doesn't have any, hand them your tool box. ~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools ============================================================ If you treat an Arab like a Thoroughbred, it will behave like a Quarter horse. ~ Libby Llop ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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