Someone is looking at Cruiser tomorrow
Sue Leopold
going like a grown-up horse; looks ready for the Level 5s and is,
of course, an all around Good Boy.
Someone noticed him at Garden State and wants to look at him.
I should be happy. We bought him as a Jr/Amateur investment
prospect because of his temperament. He is turning out to be
something more than that and to be honest, it's going to be
tough to finance his career in the coming years.
I really hope these are just "tire-kickers." This is a very special,
very dear horse to me.
What will happen will happen. I do know one thing, if he does
get sold, then I will "go Irish" again I think. I *like* these horses
a lot.
There is one part of me that is proud that a year ago we picked
out what was then a big, somewhat awkward four year old off
a video who has developed so nicely. But then there is the
other part who would miss him dreadfully.
Eileen Morgan
> Cruiser went exceptionally well at Garden State. He is suddenly
> going like a grown-up horse; looks ready for the Level 5s and is,
> of course, an all around Good Boy.
>
> Someone noticed him at Garden State and wants to look at him.
Woo hoo!
> I should be happy. We bought him as a Jr/Amateur investment
> prospect because of his temperament. He is turning out to be
> something more than that and to be honest, it's going to be
> tough to finance his career in the coming years.
Understandable.
> I really hope these are just "tire-kickers." This is a very special,
> very dear horse to me.
Yeah, well, Dancer is supposed to be for sale after baby, too.
> What will happen will happen. I do know one thing, if he does
> get sold, then I will "go Irish" again I think. I *like* these horses
> a lot.
I'm liking Ms Rain!
> There is one part of me that is proud that a year ago we picked
> out what was then a big, somewhat awkward four year old off
> a video who has developed so nicely. But then there is the
> other part who would miss him dreadfully.
You should be proud regardless.
Eileen Morgan
The Mare's Nest (PA)
http://www.themaresnest.com
cindi
sounds like that was your plan all along from this post but I never
got that from other posts... I hope it all goes the right way,
whatever that may be!
take care,
cindi
Sue Leopold
He was originally purchased as an investment horse to train and
show and eventually sell.
Then I got to know The Nose. He is still for sale but neither of
us would be unhappy to keep him around for awhile to see
how he develops. It just gets so expensive to show a jumper
as you get up to the higher levels; fortunately Cruiser has
done a good job of getting in the money to start.
I would go back to Shane Breen, whom we bought him from,
for another horse. Cruiser has been "as advertised" or better;
his horses are represented and priced fairly.
Thanks cindi for the nice words.
Melanie
"Sue Leopold" <svle...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I should be happy. We bought him as a Jr/Amateur investment
> prospect because of his temperament. He is turning out to be
> something more than that and to be honest, it's going to be
> tough to finance his career in the coming years.
> Sue
> svle...@earthlink.net
It's tough letting them go after you watch them grow and develop into the
horse they are going to be. We got Fire three years ago only to make sure a
very nice 2.5 year old baby Arab would suffer a better fate than the rest of
the horses on the farm. He has proven to be the using type of Arab that
could do anything and always manages to attract attention. His trainer
absolutely adores him. I really hope I can find someone who would be willing
to do an on farm lease so I can continue to at least take lessons with him
(I most likely will be leaving the co-op for a full care situation since my
sister is moving and don't have time for that kind of commitment)
Melanie who hates goodbyes
Princess Pony who has also come a long way
Blonde Ambition who knows he's the man.
JJ
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Hi Sue,
> Cruiser went exceptionally well at Garden State. He is suddenly
> going like a grown-up horse; looks ready for the Level 5s and is,
> of course, an all around Good Boy.
Of course!
> Someone noticed him at Garden State and wants to look at him.
Oh, I had NO idea he was for sale...Like Cindi posted, I never got that
impression from your other posts. :-(
> I should be happy. We bought him as a Jr/Amateur investment
> prospect because of his temperament. He is turning out to be
> something more than that and to be honest, it's going to be
> tough to finance his career in the coming years.
Yes...you've done a great job with him and he's showing it! I can't imagine
the cost of trying to do that. I had a hard time just swinging some
dressage shows a fews years back.
> I really hope these are just "tire-kickers." This is a very special,
> very dear horse to me.
Awww...
> What will happen will happen. I do know one thing, if he does
> get sold, then I will "go Irish" again I think. I *like* these horses
> a lot.
He sounds wonderful and like he had a great start in life too! Something
every critter deserves. <sigh>
> There is one part of me that is proud that a year ago we picked
> out what was then a big, somewhat awkward four year old off
> a video who has developed so nicely. But then there is the
> other part who would miss him dreadfully.
Ugh...what a tough spot to be in. I, honestly, couldn't do it. I just
couldn't. It's not in me and I don't mean that in a bad way! I think it
takes a very unselfish person to bring up a baby and help them reach all
their potential and then make sure they have a life where they can use it.
For me, I'd only be able to have a horse for *me*...I'm too selfish! My
hat's off to you.
If these are *the* people, I hope they are the kind that will give you
regular reports and will treat The Nose they way he deserves. I know you
will do your best to ensure he ends up in great (not just good) hands. Best
of luck. Do let us know how it all turns out.
Where are you anyway? Did you move to a new barn after all or stay? I'm
being nosy. Take care, JJ and Comet too...
svle...@earthlink.net
> Where are you anyway? Did you move to a new barn after all or stay? I'm
> being nosy. Take care, JJ and Comet too...
We ended up staying. Donal came back from Wellington and apologized
for his
behavior in Ocala and basically said he did things there that "should
never
have been done." After he kicked himself around the indoor arena for
awhile,
my sister and I decided to give him a second chance and he has been
doing
wonderfully with the horses with no bouts of "losing it" even when
things
do not go exactly right.
He even has a wonderful new guy helping in the stable which is really
great. Wilmur (sp?) is a very knowledgeable groom, not just a stall
mucker, who dotes on the horses. His favorite is Choccie, he says "He
is such a nice horse." Sometimes he lets Choccie snack out of the feed
cart. So spoiled. :-D
Anyway, wrt The Nose, I sort of hope he stays around for awhile. If
he's
still around, he will be showing at the Devon Horse Show on Memorial
Day
morning, should an wreckers wish to learn how to play The Nose
Game. ;-)
Ocean of Nuance
(snip)
> There is one part of me that is proud that a year ago we picked
> out what was then a big, somewhat awkward four year old off
> a video who has developed so nicely. But then there is the
> other part who would miss him dreadfully.
Well, maybe he will go locally and you can see him frequently and watch
him climb the levels and know you gave him his start.
Good luck with whatever you do.
sharon
svle...@earthlink.net
wrote:
He's quite sensitive so he needs the right ride. The wrong ride, he
braces and lugs. You have to be quiet with hand and leg to get the
right performance out of him. So if anyone buys him, it will be a
good rider.
OTOH, he's super smooth, everyone agrees on that and extremely
level-headed. Gremlins and arcane critters some horses see do
not bother The Nose.
He's our first venture into buying a horse to make up and sell.
I was nosing around the horse sale sites today and realized he
would be hard to replace. He has a huge stride, an uphill
canter and an enormous amount of scope. That plus the fact that
he is so uncomplicated and level-headed is tough to replace.
I may have to hit Eileen up for some names of RID/IDSH breeders
in the US to find another one like him.
I agree sharon, it would be exciting to watch him move up the
levels if he gets to the right home. And for him to leave, it
*has* to be the right home where he gets his best chance to
develop.
Dr Corinne B Leek
Leopold) wrote:
>Someone noticed him at Garden State and wants to look at him.
I have full confidence that you will do whatever is good and
appropriate for The Nose and his abilities/potential.
Good luck with whatever way it goes today.
Corinne & Crazy Canuck Crew...
--
*** Conserve Energy: Laughter is easier than Anger!
*** cl...@ns.sympatico.ca
betsey
Sue--
I don't envy your position! I'll say this, we've been offerred some
bucks for the mach man....and have turned it down. but, i'll say
this, it was double what we paid, and then some, but still not BIG
BUCKS (to me, BIG BUCKS starts at $25K). My standing response is that
his price would be "a price you won't pay" <g>. However, Mach was
bought with a different purpose, to be a family horse, which he is.
I think it must be thrilling and exciting to have people knocking on
your door......
Betsey
Sue Leopold
> I don't envy your position! I'll say this, we've been offerred some
> bucks for the mach man....and have turned it down. but, i'll say
> this, it was double what we paid, and then some, but still not BIG
> BUCKS (to me, BIG BUCKS starts at $25K). My standing response is that
> his price would be "a price you won't pay" <g>. However, Mach was
> bought with a different purpose, to be a family horse, which he is.
The weather was miserable at the show so the prospective
buyer looked at him - liked him (he is a handsome horse, not
pretty, pretty but well-conformed and a good type ) and
wants to try him tomorrow. But he can like him all he
wants but the horse needs the right ride as he is pretty
light to the aids. So if this is a jumper rider who pulls
and chases, he won't get along with this horse at all.
Cruiser is priced at the top end of the spectrum for a horse with
his experience. We won't dicker on the price. The only way
he goes is if the right person is willing to meet the current
price.
Once he starts Level 5s (probably in July) then the price
goes up again.
Ideally, if he gets to the Level 7s and shows potential
to go on which he might, then what a lot of people do
is offer shares in the horse while retaining control of the
horse. This would yield a return on the investment we
made plus help defer the expenses attached to showing
a horse at that level. That would be ideal.
> I think it must be thrilling and exciting to have people knocking on
> your door......
He's always been an attractive horse, but as he has
become more educated he gives the impression of
being a terrific ride. His stride is so monstrously long
that he literally canters around the courses and still
makes the time more often than not. He is soft-sided
and soft-mouthed now and more often than not he is
being ridden with a very light touch.
But the best thing about him is his mind. It always has
been. He's brave, generous and so level-headed. On
Wednesday he warmed up quickly - no fuss, no muss,
walked into the Grand Prix ring at Garden State and
did his job. He simply has a lovely temperament.
If he is sold, he won't be easy to replace.
Christine Watanabe
1igozxl.14h0ecj1b8fiyoN%svle...@earthlink.net, "Sue Leopold"
<svle...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Ideally, if he gets to the Level 7s and shows potential
> to go on which he might, then what a lot of people do
> is offer shares in the horse while retaining control of the
> horse. This would yield a return on the investment we
> made plus help defer the expenses attached to showing
> a horse at that level. That would be ideal.
>
circuit, but the dog was being show with different people as the owners.
Perhaps you could find someone like this for The Nose - someone who wants
their name on a winning horse, but who would be willing to send him back to
you when he's done with showing.
Chris
>
<snippedL
>
> If he is sold, he won't be easy to replace.
>
> Sue
> svle...@earthlink.net
*~*~*
If at first you *do* succeed, try not to look surprised.
Chris Watanabe & Mamo the Siamese reluctantly sharing *her* house with Latte
(another) Siamese and Baron the German Shepherd chris.w...@verizon.net
Grapevine, Texas
Ocean of Nuance
(snip)
> Ideally, if he gets to the Level 7s and shows potential
> to go on which he might, then what a lot of people do
> is offer shares in the horse while retaining control of the
> horse. This would yield a return on the investment we
> made plus help defer the expenses attached to showing
> a horse at that level. That would be ideal.
Just curious... what's a typical range for winnings per year of a horse
that gets syndicated like you describe? Also, what is hte typical share
price for such a horse?
sharon
Robin Ryan
Sue I do remember he was an investment, but sympathize with your mixed
feelings as well. He sounds like a great horse, I've always enjoyed
reading your stories. I know some people don't understand being able to
buy and sell horses vs. keep them for life. It was hard to sell Spice,
but I had different goals. Calibra will eventually sell when he no
longer meets my goals, but that will be a (thankfully) LONG time from
now:) Taking the time to find a good match helps with the feelings.
Take care and good luck,
--
Robin Ryan
Jennifer Meyer-Mahoney
<svle...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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Anyway, wrt The Nose, I sort of hope he stays around for awhile. If
he's
still around, he will be showing at the Devon Horse Show on Memorial
Day
morning, should an wreckers wish to learn how to play The Nose
Game. ;-)
What classes do you have him in? If its not the crack of dawn I'll come out
and see him. I think my junior weekend wrist band from showing my 2 year old
Alra Blue Radiance baby on Thursday is still good on Monday.
Jennifer
Sue Leopold
He is doing the Young Jumpers - Five Year Olds - in the Gold Ring. The
class starts at 9 am. I will post his stabling assignment and number
when I have them. Would like to meet up with you.
We know Radie and Wick quite well. Hope your baby does well on
Thursday! (Our pony mare "Millie" is by Radie)
Judie
Are you serious? Is there a way to make money with horses? You must
have sunk a very big chunk of cash into the purchase, training,
keeping (insurance) and showing of Cruiser. Can you really recoup?
That to me is an awesome accomplishment! I hope you can do it -- you
are my hero. But of course you have a doctorate in sport horse lineage
\conformation\history.
Can I ask this question? When you purchased insurance before Cruiser
was a Grand Prix horse, how often would you get his value re-appraised
because I am sure his value has increased incrementally over time. I
just find this fascinating, if you don't mind.
I understand it is a difficult decision to allow someone--even if they
have skill and potential to win--to buy your horse but I also
understand how you can enjoy the process because you love the sport
and the challenges it provides. And this has definitely been a
successful venture. You should be pleased.
Judie
Sue Leopold
> Are you serious? Is there a way to make money with horses? You must
> have sunk a very big chunk of cash into the purchase, training,
> keeping (insurance) and showing of Cruiser. Can you really recoup?
> That to me is an awesome accomplishment! I hope you can do it -- you
> are my hero. But of course you have a doctorate in sport horse lineage
> \conformation\history.
Actually, we will make a small profit if we sell him - we will not
let him go for less than our price. The object was not really to
make money but to enjoy the horse and the training process
while making enough in the end to defray the costs of the
horse addiction. But if we do sell him, I can put up a
nice fence by Eileen's people at home here for the
retirees.
He was priced *very* fairly. Shane Breen purchases a lot
of young jumper-bred horses, runs them on his farm in
Ireland and then picks over the lot each year for what he
considers international level horses. The rest are sold at
reasonable prices.
Donal looked at me one day and said "We stole this horse."
And truthfully, we did. He was just this big, awkward green
bean with a good mind. It was my sister who said "I like
the bay gelding. There is something about him,"
Irish show jumpers are very good value. What the Irish
are doing is putting continental stallions to Irish Sport
Horse mares. Cruiser's sire Touchdown was probably
the first (by the SF Galoubet out of an ISH mare who
also competed interntionally for Italy) I am intrigued
by two particular crosses - Luk Z and Cavalier Royale
on ISH mares.
It helps that Donal has a cousin who breeds show
jumpers and is willing to do the preliminry scouting
on these horses. John was the first person to pick
out Cruiser from the mob. He was also the one to
tell Donal "You will never teach this horse *how* to
jump by jumping height. He will climb over six feet.
You need to teach him technique."
> Can I ask this question? When you purchased insurance before Cruiser
> was a Grand Prix horse, how often would you get his value re-appraised
> because I am sure his value has increased incrementally over time. I
> just find this fascinating, if you don't mind.
He is not Grand Prix just yet. He does have that potential.
He is still insured for his purchase amount. Our primary
intent in holding insurance on him is for the major medical.
We probably should increase it this year.
Our reasoning is that even if we cannot replace our training/
showing outlay (and understand that Donal makes it very
reasonable for us) at least we could buy another horse with
the insurance. And if he has a problem, we have major
medical.
> I understand it is a difficult decision to allow someone--even if they
> have skill and potential to win--to buy your horse but I also
> understand how you can enjoy the process because you love the sport
> and the challenges it provides. And this has definitely been a
> successful venture. You should be pleased.
I put up a video at YouTube. Hope it conveys how I feel
about this horse and his lineage.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYf417o5_54
Sue
svle...@earthlink.net
>
> Judie
Judie
> I put up a video at YouTube. Hope it conveys how I feel
> about this horse and his lineage.
>
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYf417o5_54
>
I truly enjoyed watching the video although the music makes me cry.
But then I cried through the entire movie of "P.S I Love You" the
other night. And I was loudly sobbing most of the time. I think I am
still processing the loss of my dog, Droopy.
The communication between Donal and Cruiser seems very good now.
Cruiser does seem to go slow to me, although I believe you that he
covers ground and makes the time. It seems to allow him to be extra
careful and precise. He seems relaxed and it looks easy and not
stressed.
Which one of his lineage do you think he favors the most? It is
interesting to see the pictures. I always hunt for pictures that are
in my horse's lineage to see if there are any resemblances. I also
like to read about characteristics.
Judie
Laurel Reddick
Leopold) wrote:
>snip
>I put up a video at YouTube. Hope it conveys how I feel
>about this horse and his lineage.
>
>http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYf417o5_54
it --I guess due to the thought of him being sold and the music. I
wish you could keep him as he is such a nice boy.
Laurel
Sue Leopold
> The communication between Donal and Cruiser seems very good now.
> Cruiser does seem to go slow to me, although I believe you that he
> covers ground and makes the time. It seems to allow him to be extra
> careful and precise. He seems relaxed and it looks easy and not
> stressed.
>
> Which one of his lineage do you think he favors the most? It is
> interesting to see the pictures. I always hunt for pictures that are
> in my horse's lineage to see if there are any resemblances. I also
> like to read about characteristics.
He looks like Touchdown (his sire) Donal remembers Touchdown
showing and says Cruiser looks much like him. Kevin Babington
looked at him this past fall and said he greatly resembed not
only Touchdown but also Touchdown's daughter Liscalgot
who won at the WEG in 2002. He really does, right down
to the tiny star all sport. And the jumping style is very
similar. He truly stamped his foals.
Kevin rode Liscalgot at when Dermott Lennon was laid
up for some reason and he said "Never have I felt such
scope. You think King (Carling King, his Olympic horse)
had scope? She could have jumped over him."
Here are some links to Touchdown and Liscalgot ("Shirley")
<http://www.studforlife.com/StallionsFL/News/2007-05.htm>
<http://studforlife.com/Liscalgot.htm>
<http://www.dermottlennon.com/opencontent/default.asp?itemid=14§ion=
HOME>
(There are piccies of Shirleys ET foals at the bottom of her page.)
Sue Leopold
I hope we keep him too. I couldn't get a read from Donal about
the ride today. Just a "He (meaning Cruiser) certainly did his
job for the kid." But not a feeling that this is a match.
It has to be the right match. But I am happy that The Nose did
his job the right way. It speaks volumes for his good character
and his training.
And don't apologize for crying. I got a *lot* of throat clearing
from Donal when I showed him the video. ;-)
Isn't Sea Crest a grand looking horse? What a handsome lad!
jsaranac
"Sue Leopold" <svle...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:1ign3te.j2970c1lhcj6iN%svle...@earthlink.net...
> Cruiser went exceptionally well at Garden State. He is suddenly
> going like a grown-up horse; looks ready for the Level 5s and is,
> of course, an all around Good Boy.
Good luck to both of you. Hopefully he sells to someone near so you can
watch him grow.
betsey
> Laurel Reddick <lred...@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
> > On Sat, 10 May 2008 14:28:14 -0400, svleop...@earthlink.net (Sue
> > Leopold) wrote:
> > >snip
> > >I put up a video at YouTube. Hope it conveys how I feel
> > >about this horse and his lineage.
>
> > >http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYf417o5_54
> > Very nice video Sue. �I'm so emotionally incontinent. �I cried through
> > it --I guess due to the thought of him being sold and the music. �I
> > wish you could keep him as he is such a nice boy.
> > Laurel
>
> I hope we keep him too. I couldn't get a read from Donal about
> the ride today. Just a "He (meaning Cruiser) certainly did his
> job for the kid." But not a feeling that this is a match.
>
> It has to be the right match. But I am happy that The Nose did
> his job the right way. It speaks volumes for his good character
> and his training.
>
> And don't apologize for crying. I got a *lot* of throat clearing
> from Donal when I showed him the video. ;-)
>
> Isn't Sea Crest a grand looking horse? What a handsome lad!
>
> Sue
Sue-
I waited until today to watch (mother's day tends to bring out my
emotions...missing my grandmothers, all that stuff).
He's lovely. Really really cool. I loved the photos at the end.
svle...@earthlink.net
I can't reveal who is looking at the horse just yet, but it
is for the son of a professional. This kid is just 12 years
old and has already shown the junior jumpers and in the Maclay
finals last year at the age of eleven. Very talented kid.
Donal told me Cruiser jumped "spectacularly" and "never put a
foot wrong." The dad was building the jumps and they ended
up jumping a 4'6"-4'9" oxer - with ease Donal said. He then
went on to say "That is the kindest horse I have ever seen."
Well, yeah, he is. We agreed that he would not be easy to
replace, but this would be a terrific place for him. Kid
has access to all the top instructors and is showing every
sign of going far.
I still am torn about selling him, but this is exactly the kind
of opportunity I want to see the horse get.
Eileen Morgan
> I still am torn about selling him, but this is exactly the kind
> of opportunity I want to see the horse get.
And those homes don't grow on trees, either . . .
Best wishes for a decision you will be happy about in years to come.
Eileen Morgan
The Mare's Nest
betsey
Eileen said it best....
so i'm copying her...
betsey
Dr Corinne B Leek
wrote:
>I still am torn about selling him, but this is exactly the kind
>of opportunity I want to see the horse get.
Corinne & Crazy Canuck Crew, doing COE "Get It Right, Ye Gods Of Fate"
Dance and sending Sue a calming Fizz....
Sue Leopold
> On Thu, 15 May 2008 05:49:37 -0700 (PDT), svle...@earthlink.net
> wrote:
>
> >I still am torn about selling him, but this is exactly the kind
> >of opportunity I want to see the horse get.
> Corinne & Crazy Canuck Crew, doing COE "Get It Right, Ye Gods Of Fate"
> Dance and sending Sue a calming Fizz....
Thanks Corrine.
According to Donal's assistant, the boy turned to his dad after
jumping The Nose and mouthed "This is the one."
To know The Nose is to love him I think.
We are in a win-win situation I think. If we keep him, that's
great. I thoroughly enjoy Cruiser; he is such a nice, nice
horse. But if these folks buy him, I think he'll have a great
life with some very nice, very accomplished people.
If we sell him, we would look for another Touchdown for
sure. Fortunately, Donal's cousin is still in Ireland and I
think we can pry him away from his dairy farm long enough
to go look for show jumpers. They are his passion. Though
I do think he cares about his cows.
betsey
> Dr Corinne B Leek <cl...@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > wrote:
>
> > >I still am torn about selling him, but this is exactly the kind
> > >of opportunity I want to see the horse get.
> > Corinne & Crazy Canuck Crew, doing COE "Get It Right, Ye Gods Of Fate"
> > Dance and sending Sue a calming Fizz....
>
> Thanks Corrine.
>
> According to Donal's assistant, the boy turned to his dad after
> jumping The Nose and mouthed "This is the one."
>
> To know The Nose is to love him I think.
>
> We are in a win-win situation I think. If we keep him, that's
> great. I thoroughly enjoy Cruiser; he is such a nice, nice
> horse. But if these folks buy him, I think he'll have a great
> life with some very nice, very accomplished people.
>
> If we sell him, we would look for another Touchdown for
> sure. Fortunately, Donal's cousin is still in Ireland and I
> think we can pry him away from his dairy farm long enough
> to go look for show jumpers. �They are his passion. Though
> I do think he cares about his cows.
>
> Sue
>
>
>
>
>
> > --
> > *** Conserve Energy: Laughter is easier than Anger!
>
> - Show quoted text -
Sue...
"this is the one". that's such a great comment instead of "oh, ok,
he'll do" or some such teenage brattiness <g>.
this must be very bittersweet for you. I admire your ability to let
the nose go...
betsey
svle...@earthlink.net
>
> - Show quoted text -
He still needs dad's approval of course. And I imagine his trainers
might want to look as well. So we are still waiting to hear.
I'm just so proud of him. :-)
Sue Leopold
lower offer. Donal presented it to Nina - she walked away for a few
minutes and then came back and said "It's too low. I feel the price
we have him at is fair and maybe a bit low for what he could be."
She said Donal looked relieved :LOL: and agreed.
He did present us with a proposition that he will take back to the
father. He thinks it might be a good idea to let the boy ride the
horse in the junior jumpers. Apparently dad is very picky about
what he will let the kid ride - the other horse Donal showed him
he never let him ride (and it's a nice enough horse) but he
put him on The Nose w/o ever watching Donal ride him. Just off
what he saw of Cruiser in Ocala. A compliment to the horse.
If the family is interested I think we might do it at a few shows.
The boy has talent and he really seemed to love The Nose
according to Eric. He would be under our care and control,
which is a biggie. Win-win perhaps.
Donal and I talked a little about Cruiser. He said "He never
put a foot wrong. (during the trial ride) They built a huge
jump and he just went down and did his job." I said "This
time last year we were just picking him up from quarantine.
He has come so far from that awkward baby." And Donal
said "Sue, I don't think he had even been under saddle for
more than two or three weeks when I looked at him. He is
what he is." I said "We would take four or five more just
like him." And Donal said "So would I." And I said, "He is
a nice horse and he has guts." Donal: "Yes he does."
We went to the Grand Opening of Dover Saddlery in NJ.
Cruiser got: turnout boots and bellboots; a Myler Comfort
Dee so Choccie can have his Comfort Dee back and a
nice bag of fancy horse cookies in honor of Comet's
birthday.
Choc got - a pair of bellboots to replace his tattered pair.
Not much. But his slave bought new breeches and a
new helmet to replace the uncomfortable one that is
very old and should be retired. And I told Cruiser he
must share the kookies with his cuzzin,
Ocean of Nuance
(snip)
> If the family is interested I think we might do it at a few shows.
> The boy has talent and he really seemed to love The Nose
> according to Eric. He would be under our care and control,
> which is a biggie. Win-win perhaps.
Whatever happens, Cruiser will land in a good situation.
Good luck.
sharon
betsey
Nose and Chocciebux--
Nose...let the kid ride you. They are FUN! they tend to do fun
things that big slaves never let us do....i LOVE the kids!
DId you get sparkly bellbuts? i have purple sparkles. I look MACHO
in them.
Macho
PS i am gladdd Nose is staying with Sue and Nina. They good people!
pps-I got a cup! Fat slave left is on the purple box that hold's my
stuff. I got it and I squshed it and I drunk it all. IT WAS GOOD!
Fat slave said it was something from WAWA--fancy schmancy chia stuff.
But they still won't let me near the trash cans.
Sue Leopold
> Nose and Chocciebux--
>
> Nose...let the kid ride you. They are FUN! they tend to do fun
> things that big slaves never let us do....i LOVE the kids!
I liked the kid. He rode a little different than my Irish
trayner so I had to figure him out. I figured it out
and jumped some big jumps with him.
But I think Sue and Nina will always be the ones with
the menny good and new kookies. They are my humans,
though my cuzzin sez they were his first. But Sue tells
me, no, there was first Ralph and Trep and Velvet and
Chrissie and you both have to live up to them. So I
try. I ware Velvet's halter for shipping and this makes
me vary proud because Sue says those are big shoes
to fill mister. But I don't get this because he was small
Tb and he could not have bigger feet than me. I have
biggest feet in barn.
> DId you get sparkly bellbuts? i have purple sparkles. I look MACHO
> in them.
No, they are plane. I am plane bay and too much bling
makes me look more plane bay. I have just a pessoa
hat with a think line of crystals.
Choccie is the bling horse. He wanted bling browband
for doing jumpers, but our humans said that bling makes
Irish Trayner barf. So no bling browband. Now he will
do hunters and the other day I laffed and sed "No more
bling for you in the hunters!" He looked sad for awhile
but then he said that he would get hunter braids now and
they were prettier than jumper braids. And he will have
his tale braded and not banged no more. Long switch.
But I dunno. I here you have to be very klene for the
hunters and Choccie, he likes to roll in the mud a lot.
And he has lots and lots of poop stanes on him. So
I told him, you may get hunter brades but also
lots of BATHS! I got him on that one because he went
to the back of his stall and looked very unhappy about
the baths.
Do you think that was mean of me?
> Macho
>
> PS i am gladdd Nose is staying with Sue and Nina. They good people!
>
> pps-I got a cup! Fat slave left is on the purple box that hold's my
> stuff. I got it and I squshed it and I drunk it all. IT WAS GOOD!
> Fat slave said it was something from WAWA--fancy schmancy chia stuff.
> But they still won't let me near the trash cans.
Choccie says you will get a trash can soon. Wait for a show.
At least your people drink fancy WAWA stuff. Irish Trayner,
he likes gas station coffee. We have a lot of Benetime cups
on the farm. Choccies says, before I came to the US last year,
the borders at the barn stapled leftover Benetime cups to a
jump and gave it to him for Crismas. But then a dum horse
smshed it.
Your friend,
Cruiser