I am now trying to remind myself how I didn't like her hind leg angulation, her lack of type, but I keep coming back to her strengths, her incredible stoutness and substance. Her maturity for her age, her future with me on the hills as her remaining baby ways disappear with each mile.
She set the bar so high, I'm afraid no horse I look at can come close. First thing I see are legs that look flimsy in comparison to Wiszi's. *sigh*
But I asked God for his will, and it must be that another is meant for me.
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I'm so sorry, Lytha. I know you were so hopeful. But, as you say, there must be another waiting for you.
I'm so sorry. The hoofprints seem to be moving away from you. Perhaps they represent Wiszi's.
You are right to trust that the perfect horse will come along for you soon. And with that one there will be no doubts.
~Lisa
That is so disappointing. But wait and see. Burt, my first forever horse, came to me after I made a lowball offer on him. The owner declined it smartly. I decided it wasn't meant to be and let go of the idea of owning the horse. A full month later the man called me and offered to let me buy Burt for a reduced amount. I made him an only slightly higher offer from my original one and eventually he sold me the horse. So you never know what will happen. I think you are right to trust that you will be given what you need.
Oh, I was wondering how to say my thoughts...my first impression. Laura here(above) actually said it through a true experience.
I'm not do.e dreaming on her, that mare~
;)
Hang in sometimes the twists & turns may surprise you.
KK
I'm sorry it didn't work out. :(
Jason and I tried to buy our farm (the one we've been building our) three years before we actually bought it. After an additional three years of searching it was still for sale. We went back to the seller and she took less than she wanted and we paid more than we wanted and it all worked out - just not the first time around!
By the way, on the blanket question, I love Horseware (especially Rambo, but also Rhino and Amigo) and Bucas. By far we have the best luck with those brands.
Sorry....I hope you find a even better horse to your liking.
Bah.
lytha, remember when y'all thought you'd found the *perfect* property to buy? And it didn't go through...and then you found THIS property? Keep remembering that, okay?
And while you're thinking about that, could you please go visit Star Island and give him a carrot from his auntie in America? There are some slaughter-bound standies crossing my path right now, and it's breaking my heart that I can't take them.
Sorry Lytha, maybe they will call back when she doesnt sell at that high price.
Good luck!
Boo! How sad. But, maybe they will think otherwise after a few weeks. A solid offer is better than no offer!
I love the hoof prints. They hold promise - they have a story.
I fell for the mare also and am disappointed, but I am also hoping for the best. In the horse world, so many of us feel if it's meant to be, it will happen, and you never know what God may do.
Keep your focus, it will come together.
Sometimes "it" just has a different time schedule.
Sorry it didn't work.
You can always send a note telling them how much you liked her and how sorry you are that you can't afford the ask, to keep you in mind if things change. Perhaps you did that in the original letter. And perhaps they can't afford to let her go for less, but might keep you in mind.
Hope that all does work well for you.
Awww no that sucks. :( Keep watching her though. I don't know if the market is as affected over there as it is here, but maybe she won't sell at the higher price and you can put in another offer. Sorry it didn't work out right now. Keep looking. Your dream horse may still be out there waiting for you.
Aww Sorry to hear this. I loved her too, and it makes me sad you didnt get her. Maybe they will come through later or maybe there is another one is store for you.
:hugs: What a disappointment! Hang in there - a different horse for you to love is just around the corner.
evensong, thanks. i want to be riding regularly so badly it hurts.
lisa, you saw the image in a different way, interesting. i was thinking how pathetic to still be on foot on riding trails *sigh*
laura crum read my blog!?!? *flip*
kacy, i feel the same, not willing to let go of that dream.
melissa, thanks, and thanks for the blanket advice. our amigo has lasted 3 years and shows no sign of stopping but my husband bought baasha a new one last month so that we can switch off when one becomes wet, heavy and frozen. i think finding an amigo for only 85 euros (90 bucks?) is wonderful.
frau, this is gonna take a while, i can tell.
aarene, yes that is the first thing i thought, how disappointed i was to not get that first horse property, and now we're happy because we're in horse country and have trails (that place was practically in town).
about star island, i keep going over there hoping to run into the old man but he's never there when i show up. and sadly the pasture is arranged so i cannot reach the horses, only see them. i cannot even throw a carrot that far, sadly. but i could ask the homeowner...hm. yes, next time i'm there i'll knock and say may i please give him a carrot!
reddunappy, you can see that the horse market is as strong as ever here, despite the economy. it's a crying shame to see the horsey prices in america. i've run into prices such as 7K and 9K euros for young arabians just starting their careers and it's awful to see similar horses in america going for 2-3K.
dreaming, i was just thinking how my hopes are dashed, *sigh*
kitty bo, you liked her too? agh, i am having such a hard time looking at other horses. (blog entry coming soon)
breathe, i'll give it til january. just kidding; )
g in berlin, i did say that in my letter, but i will write another one. i need to offer another buyer the purchase exam at a reduced price if they are intersted (xrays are always good to have).
achieve, the horse market is *not* affected as it is back home, sadly. and my mindset is american, i don't want to spend tons of money on a horse when they are so cheap back home! i know that's silly but that's my perspective.
Yes, Lytha, I found myself wishing I could find a nice little Ayrab like her. Someone gave me a big Appy after my wonderful Arabian was put down, and I really don't like him. That little mare seemed so nice. Every time I went outside to my horse, I found myself thinking about her. But lets see where the universe takes you in this endeavor.
Lytha, also, I missed why you are getting a new horse?
My first thought was ditto to Aarene's. "The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps." Oh, and remember that little slogan we had in our trailer when you were young? "God gives His best to those who leave the choice to Him". It's not a bible verse but I always liked it. I'm happy you have so many comforting friends on your blog!!! Love, Mom
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