Going to look at a horse Saturday

[FatSpottedAppy]

.. Not for me! I have enough! Lets see.. ;) Prod and Soco, all mine. Raen, Razz, and Tyke, half mine. LOL. Lucky I only have to exercise Soco and Tyke and Razz(until she is sold in the summer/fall).. Raen gets ridden by my boyfriend. :D

But this one is for Dan, my Mom's boyfriend. We've been searching for a HUBBY horse for him but couldn't find any that met all of the qualifications and were less than 3 hours away. I found one just recently though and so far he sounds perfect. He is a 15.3hh registered Saddlebred/Arabian cross, 17 years old. Sorrel with almost the same markings as Soco-- a blaze and three stockings. Anyone can ride him. He is VERY pretty!
He will just be used for trail riding. :) I hope he's what we're looking for and that Dan likes him.

Here he is;

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[Annie&Dixie]

Pretty!! I hope it works out, let us know!

[Horseaholic]

look at that neck...so cute. hope it works out

[miatapony]

looks like an arena horse ... happy look in the eye

[HeartofSteel]

He is cute, I see they have him in a pelham though. Luckily its on the snaffle ring but makes ya wonder... :)

[Equine_Woman]

He is lovely. Would be fun to photograph. What happened with Dan's other horse? Did I miss that?

That first photo makes his paterns seem really straight. . .second one not as bad. . .

[Vibe]

Aww, he is cute. Hope it works out.

[FatSpottedAppy]

We sold Ranger, Mom and I finally (politely) convinced him that Ranger needed a more experienced owner as he had several issues. He was too much of a handful for Dan and learned he could intimidate him.

His pasterns actually aren't too bad IMO looking at the other pictures I was sent. The worse I can see on him is he has a very flat croup. I asked what bit she rides him in and she said a 5" mullen mouth eggbutt.

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[jeezitsjacki]

ohh he is pretty, I hope he works out

[Steelhorserider]

I hope he works...then you will almost have twins.

[KittySawrus]

He looks like a sweety - miatapony was right about the eye :) Sounds like a good idea too. Just one more and it'll all be over, for now :P hope he works out OK in the flesh and you get him alright!

[FatSpottedAppy]

I'm tired of horse shopping and buying. I just want everyone to find their horses.. Haha.

[Mountain Creek]

He sure is pretty! I hope it works out but if not how far are you from us! :innocent: J/K!

Good luck!

[ownedby7horses]

He's really pretty FSA. That flat croup will be the arabian in him. They have level croups (usually) so that's what that'll be about. Nothing to worry about conformationally in my opinion, as it's part of his breed characteristic. Good luck with him and I hope he works out for your moms bf.

[ImaBronsonBear]

He's pretty, hope all works out!

[Whitedresswind]

I was looking through horses for sale around us (its so fun, even though you know you can't have them :( and I think I saw him, not sure though. He is very pretty! hope it goes well, and you get him.

[Country Girl 43]

He's purdy...let us know how it goes!

[FatSpottedAppy]

Well, total failure!

I thought he was an extremely nice horse, very pretty, big, very well trained.. however, too much horse for Dan! He was jittery and bucked a little tiny bit at the lope(The lady said "that's the first time he's ever done that!".. Well, the man who sold me Melee also claimed the same thing.) He had a lot of go and was very forward moving. Dan needs a deadhead, a true "hubby horse."

So we'll keep searching.

[JackieB]

Thanks for the update. Interestingly, I was thinking that he might be a bit too energetic when I saw his photos and descriptions. I think that cross is a bit on the hotter side. I'm sure Dan's horse is out there, though. :)

[FatSpottedAppy]

We figured it might be worth a try because the ad said anyone could ride the horse. Anyone. And that he had a "seen it, done it, don't care" attitude-- far from that, IMO. :(

He said no more Arabs, Thoroughbreds, whatever. I just wish he realized that not all of them are goony horses.

[Tiz]

Arabs and Saddlebreds are supposed to have a flat croup.

He's old enough to be pretty settled, but Saddlebreds aren't known for being laidback. He might not be a good choice for someone who just wants a relaxing, uncomplicated ride.

[FatSpottedAppy]

Yeah, but from the ad it seemed that he was a really nice, relaxing and easy horse to ride.. Thought maybe he could be one of those horses that ya know, doesn't go along with the stereotype.

[miatapony]

good old dead head QH yup.... good luck

[FatSpottedAppy]

Only he's pretty much dead set on an Appaloosa. Sigh.

[valleyrider]

sorry the horse did not work out for you FSA,, I am sure the right one is out there.. Maybe you can find him a QH App cross..

[FatSpottedAppy]

sorry the horse did not work out for you FSA,, I am sure the right one is out there.. Maybe you can find him a QH App cross..

There's actually a QH/App he's considering.. Really well broke, same place Soco came from. Only he's 15hh and 19-22 years old.. Not positive. Not sure if it'd be healthy for an older, shortish horse to be packing 250 pounds around and up/down hills.. might have to ask opinions on this.

But thanks. :)

[jeezitsjacki]

sorry it didnt work out. you will find a horse soon and then this whole horse hunting business will be done soon!

[ownedby7horses]

That's too bad that it didn't work out. That was a really pretty horse. I'm sure his horse is out there somewhere.

[KittySawrus]

Man, shame that didn't work out for you :( Hmm, the other one you're considering...I suppose it just depends how he is physically. Personally I'd look for something with a bit more height, but that's just me.
My fingers are crossed for you, Morgan!

[cloedoll]

Aww, I'm sorry things didn't work out, the horse sure was pretty. I know the right horse will come..it's just when and I hope that's soon! Lol