I knew my inability to say "No" was going to catch up with me eventually. So I find myself in the damnable situation of having one too many horses. Reason is my old man Monte, who has been leased out as a lesson horse for many moons now, has to come back to me. Not enough lessons to go around, apparently. So I am searching for someone else to lease him, at least half, preferably full. My horse priorities (man, this is like having to pick your favorite kid), are as follows: Tag above all others, Monte 2nd (he's old and has earned the right to a happy semi-retirement), then Pepper ('cause I'm god as far as Pepper is concerned, she is on this earth because I made her), then the pony girls. But really it's whoever I can sell first, Pepper or the ponies. Or lease someone, at least until I can get moved into the new house. Taking care of them myself costs half as much as boarding.
In the meantime, if anyone is looking for a super-safe, been there and done that lesson horse, let me know. Showed Morgan class A until two years ago, former Reserve World Champion, rides, drives, loves trails, honest as the day is long. All the kids have to do is sit there and smile and they leave the ring with a ribbon. Available for free lease, and I visit often. Here's my old man:
I just love him so much. He's the best boy ever. Adding him to the feedroll means I have to stop contributing to my 401(k). And I really don't want to do that. But of course I will. 'Cause the only stock I buy has four legs!
Here are the pony girls:
Matched pair of buckskin shetland ponies, registered, ride, drive, proven broodmares. Make me an offer. Someone. Anyone. Please????
No comments:
Post a Comment