She's mine. I signed the bill of sale today (for $1), the boarding contract and the list of special arrangements we had agreed to. They even threw in free hauling to the vet. They moved her today from her extremely large and expensive stall to a smaller one farther from the office because a new boarder wanted to pay full price. This was part of our arrangement. Miss seemed fine in her new digs and was getting along famously with her new pony neighbors. Willow put a bridle and surcingle on her today and lunged her. At first she wasn't that crazy about having all that tack on but she shrugged her big shoulders and went to work. We'll get a saddle on her this weekend.
Pinch me. I'm a horse owner. I am humbled by the farm's trust and belief in me, this is obviously a very special horse to them. I found out today Miss has a very nice wood tack trunk complete with brass nameplate, although it doesn't have much in it. Willow is taking me to the general tack store after my lesson on Saturday to pick up the few essentials I need right now, and will keep her eye out for a good deal on a saddle.
Here's another shot of Mystere, showing her other good side.
That is one beautiful horse! I am so happy for you.
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Trying to post a comment...again. Just wanted to say she is utterly, utterly gorgeous. You are both so lucky to have one another. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story. Congrats. Can't wait to hear how the saddle stuff goes. She seems like such a flexible horse to make it through these transitions.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful. Congratulations on the new member of the family.
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty. The bonding between you girls will move into a great teamwork.
ReplyDeleteI am still using the same brushes I used back in the early 70's on a black filly. Don't be afraid to buy good used equipment. Pretty soon your new tackbox will be overflowing with things you can't live without.
Congratulations! She is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely.... congrats on the new addition!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comment, D :) Getting over the infertility thing is hard. Options are limited. I am too old. I am too poor. I have few choices in that regard. Oh poor me! Meanwhile, wallowing is so unattractive, isnt it? I get busy with all the wonderful and magical things that life presents and offers and find I am profoundly, and deeply grateful for what I have. It isnt about one or the other either. I can grieve about the one and be grateful for the rest of it simultaneaously. I have found this to be an incongruous truth and one that has taken me years to realise. It is a kind comfort, at the end of the day.....I'm so happy for you and Mistere, can I just say that again?! What a great blessing for both of you to have found each other!
ReplyDeleteNow that is one story with a very happy ending. :) She's a pretty girl and I bet she knows you're her savior. I hope you two have many years and rides together! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteChildless and a new horse owner as well here...it must be going around! Congratulations on your new girl...and how special that barn of yours must be to offer you such a great deal as far as training and learning on your very own horse! Hummingbird is right...some of us gals have to go a different route to appreciate how beautiful our lives really are. Horses are such a gift. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI am sooo envious! I love horses.
ReplyDeleteIts every horse crazy little girl's dream come true. Just for you. Have a wonderful time with her.
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She's gorgeous! The two of you are so lucky to have found one another - seems like fate to me. -Kym
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful horse. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteShe is lovely! May this be the start of a beautiful and long relationship!
ReplyDeleteomg, i go awol for a little bit, come back and you have a horse!!
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations! I am so happy for you she looks like a real beauty, may you both find many many hours of real pleasure together!
did I mention I'm jealous as all get out? no? well I am.