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Karen,

You don't know until you ask. If you are willing to pay for board, and any 
training that is put on this foal, you may have a solution. It totally 
depends on the breeder and what circumstances exist for them in terms of 
room, time, hay availability. I recently hauled a horse back from OR for 
anothere rider who was left with the breeder for almost a year after 
purchase because this horse was able to run on 800 ac. with a band of 
mustang mares, and be brought in for training under saddle to boot! I ended 
up buying his brother who was raised the same way..boy do I feel blessed! 
Both these boys are "little brothers" to my horse, so I understand 
completely the feeling about bloodlines.

One way to communicate your request in a way that makes them want to help 
you (and the foal)..is to express your concerns about the limited amount of 
time you have, how the foal will grow up, and at the same time make them 
understand what you value about their breeding program that makes you want 
this foal in the first place.

One thing I do wonder, though, is have you looked at horses ready to ride 
now? What is it about this foal that makes you want to take a chance on how 
he will turn out vs. looking for a more mature horse. I would suggest you 
think about that, especially given your description of your level of 
experience riding. Trail riding on rough terrain, which is often the case in 
this sport, is a whole different animal than arena work. Arena work will lay 
a wonderful foundation for you, but learning to face the challenges out 
there on the trail is one that is easier and more enjoyable on an 
experienced horse.

Be careful letting your "starry eyed love"..and yes, I have done it, so I 
know, let you make decisions that end up biting you in the butt.

Ranelle Rubin, Business Consultant
http://www.rrubinconsulting.com
Independent Dynamite Distributor
raneller@xxxxxxx

916-663-4140 home office
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> From: "Karen Franklin" <kfranklin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Ride Camp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [RC]   Idea
> Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:43:43 -0500
>
> I'm a little hesitant to ask this, but I guess if I don't ask, I won't
> find out, so...
>
>
>
> I'm currently at a point in my life where I can afford a horse, but I
> have neither the time nor the land for one.  I know what breed I want to
> get and have even found bloodlines and particular horses whose offspring
> would be well suited to distance riding.  What I am curious about is
> this.  I have found a foal that I like very much - good bloodlines, but
> even better parents.  However, like I said, the best I could do right
> now would be a boarding stable and attention only on weekends - not a
> good situation for any horse, let alone a foal.  Would a breeder allow a
> person to purchase a foal with the understanding (written contract of
> course) that the foal would remain on the sellers property for a few
> years while receiving (paid for) care and training as it matures, until
> such time as the buyer would be able to take on the horse?  Is this just
> silly?  What are the problems with this idea?
>
>
>
> For a little background on myself, I have cared for (at separate times)
> two older horses who were pasture ornaments only and I've taken two
> years of riding lessons with no showing.  Not much experience at this
> time but I'm certainly willing and able to learn.  Just know that I'm
> green enough not to know if the above idea is too silly to even
> consider!
>
>
>
> Thanks for your time.



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