Friday, July 7, 2017

Brad's Come in Brown Too....

So, uh - I wouldn't say that I've been shopping, more like "keeping an eye out" for anything super interesting. 
Oh.  Interesting.
We've even gone so far to bop around a bit and see a few younger prospects that have popped up.  And while I've never been a good window shopper, it's amazing how much less desperately I shop when I have a great horse at home in the barn...

Of the horses we've seen, there are a few lovely ones I liked, and if I were horseless, I probably would have jumped all over them...  But for one reason or another (size, price, grumpy face...) I could easily pass while I've got a wonderful Windsor waiting for me at home. 

Anyway, I really don't think I've ever actively shopped when I haven't been horseless and willing to compromise (sometimes a lot), so this whole "be really picky" thing is new to me. 

The idea with a possible new pony would be to have something fun to ride that could get me some good mileage while keeping Winds' schedule a bit lighter.  Since I'm not sure I can actually show two horses actively, I'd want the second horse to be something that would be easily marketable in a year or so. 

I should clarify - this would not be an investment horse.  I remain skeptical that such things exist.  But it would be nice to have something that's nice, calm, and attractive enough that I'd have a shot in hell of moving it along to another happy ammy.

In my crazy dream world, I'll have Windsy for ever and ever, and possibly have a rotating second horse that I learn on, show a little, sell -  then go find something else to learn on, show a little and sell.  I have zero illusions of making money - and I'm not sure the rotating roster idea will even work - but it's helping to at least define what to maybe-possibly search for.

Anyway, the current contender is definitely the flashiest of the group we've considered thus far.  A nice liver chestnut with a cute face and a daisy cutter trot.  He's 5, hasn't done a ton, but has shown 1.10m with an amateur.  I like his balance, looks, and gaits.  His jump isn't the biggest, loftiest thing out there, but it's cute and consistent.  He seems straightforward, forgiving (and is a total push ride) - all things that are good for an increasingly chicken, ammy...

blurry - but you can imagine
There are still a few question marks that need answering, but I like him and while I know it's dangerous to name the puppy (especially before you vet it), I can't help but to start brainstorming names.....

Vetting is scheduled for Monday.  Cross your fingers, toes and hooves!

12 comments:

  1. You have a knack for finding the most beautiful Brads :) Best of luck for the PPE!

    Can this one's barn name actually be Brad? Haha

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  2. He is gorgeous! Best wishes with the vetting!

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  3. Love me some liver chestnuts!! So gorgeous.

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  4. Exciting! Is this a US Brad or another import? Loveee liver chestnuts.

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    1. Import! He's currently in the Netherlands...

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  5. Feel free to pass him along to me in a couple years. =-)

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    1. Lol, right?? Who wouldn't want to end up in Horsey Paradise!?

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  6. zomg your Brad's are so dreamy

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  7. Ohhhhh googly eyes! Fingers crossed for a great ppe!

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  8. The ability to be "super picky" definitely takes some of the pressure off :)

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  9. Cannot wait to see him move!!

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    1. Hoping things go well so I can share some video!!

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