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Hi all,

You folks probably don't even remember me, but I used to post here a bit. I haven't been around in quite some time as my 28 year old Mare passed away from what we think was a stroke that led to a broken hip. Needless to say it's been very hard to talk horse online. She'd been with me for 13 years, was my 1st horse & best friend.

Any way, before I start crying....
I am now looking for a new friend & was hoping you guys could help. Preferably a gelding 3-8 years in age, Appendix HUS prospect. 15.2 minimum if young, but the taller the better, ya know HUS typey. Solid or colored, doesn't matter. Must be sound UTD on vetting, no vices, sweet disposition, quiet, & within 300 miles of Chicagoland area. I know that's a tall order, but I'm trying! If you guys know of any one who might have what I'm looking for please contact me at: Lotsaspotsapps@hotmail.com

Thanks for reading,
Appy Holidays!
~Cindy

Hi Cindy -

No, we haven't forgotten you! I remember your mare also...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss It's never easy losing a long time friend, for that matter having lost a day old foal before, it's simply never easy losing them period. But I've learned that things happen for a reason, and I have no doubt that there's something waiting for you on your life's path.

As to finding a new horse, there are a lot of sites out there that sell horses, and we have a classifieds section here at HorseHobbyist too. Besides here, try www.SpotsforSale.com and www.justappaloosas.com and see if anything catches your eye. Just remember, don't be in a hurry because that's when mistakes are made when you buy in a rush. Take the time to find just the right horse!

Good luck, and I'll be looking forward to hearing some good news from you in the near future!
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PH Cody
HorseHobbyist Site Coordinator

Thank you for your response. It means a lot. I'm dealing a bit better now....or am at least trying.

Any whos, I have found a few horses, though the 1st 4 didn't work out. The 1st seemed perfect. A 3 year old better then green roany gelding out of "Lads Strawman" Seemed PERFECT from the vid, looked near ready to step into the show ring! Drove 10 hours in one day (5 hours each way) to Ohio to see this horse, to only find out that he'd been sitting in his stall for the 6 months since the vid was shot! His owner conveniently failed to inform me of this fact..... Apparently her daughter decided not to bother w/him any more. Needless to say I was less than happy! lol!
After him, I found a nice 16.3 8 year old out of "Artful Move" but he was sold before I even had the chance to go see him.
There is a new one though, provided the X-rays & vet check pan out, I may buy him. (fingers crossed) It's a 3 year old gelding out of "Sunbeach Honky Tonk" & I got along w/him pretty well when I went up to see him. He's solid but may color up a bit on the rump. Though he's only 16.0 hands (I was hoping for something a bit taller) but I figure he may have some growing left to do. Do any of you know anything about Honky Tonk babies, growth rate wise? Just curious cause my 3 year old Colida filly is still growing. Horses can grow until they're 5 or 6 right?

Oh! We're riding our 3 year old now! I'm training her myself & she's doing great so far! Sorry for the off topicness, I'm just so pleased with her! She's looking to make a great Western pleasure/Barrel/Showmanship horse! Now all I need is my hunter! lol

~Cindy

PS: Appy Christmas everyone!

Hi Cindy -

I'm not familiar enough with the Honky Tonk babies to be able to help you on their growth, but I've seen some really nice babies coming from him! Some horses do poke around and not finish growing until on down the line like that, and then others are all done at 3, you just never know!

Keep us up on your horse hunting, and good luck!
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PH Cody
HorseHobbyist Site Coordinator