I'm an advanced horse rider and Iv'e fell in love w/ this horse that Iv'e been training but, I'm not sure how much to offer for her, she's very nervous an jittery; I'm the only one that can ride her, so i think that we were made for each other.
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It really depends on the horse, is it purebread? who's selling it, private party? are they poor/rich? like, can they afford to let it go cheap, or do they need the money? Horses can run anywhere from $800-$5000. how much do you have to spend? I think if you make an offer tagged with "this is all i have" and explain how badly you want this horse and how timid she is and how she only lets you ride her, then I think that you will win them over! good luck!
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I think it would be possible, but you need to get her into training soon if you do.What's her sire and dam? Well, if you do race her, don't go more than 3 furlongs, it's hard for them.
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it depends...an ALOT of things.... like what disipline she wants to do(rodeo, english, western, trail, etc.) how brave she is, how much commitement she's going to put in, if she's going to show it or not.  try to add more details and i'll try to help you more.
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I think at times when people talk about feelings they kind of shy away from it cause of fear of getting hurt. You may have to just be patient with her for now. Good things do come to those who wait.
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Try not to push her into it but do what me and my BF did, go very slow and get her used to it.  Slowly go in and out with out going all the way it so she can see its not as big as she fears.  Plus less bleeding this way if she's a "V".  Go at her pace not yours. weather you like it or not you might get excited and want to speed up, just keep looking at her eyes and remember that it's for her too.
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Wow you sound just like me. I'm a huge horse person and have wanted to get into it seriously for a long time. But unfortunately I am not "priviledged". I had been trail riding at a local stable for as long as I can remember but was desperate to get more exposure and learn as much as possible. I started calling every farm in my area, basically begging for a job to work with the horses. I was lucky enough to get a great job at a hunter/jumper facility and worked there for 3 years and took lessons when I had the money. Unfortunately family problems caused me to have to quit just as I began to progress in my lessons. But my advice to you is to start looking around. Go in the yellow pages even, and call every farm thats close to you. Just ask if they are looking to hire anyone or find out about their lessons. Its certainly not too late to start. And often times in horseback riding, natural ability and your comfort level around the horse will help determine how far you can go. Good luck and don't give up. Its absolutely worth it.
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I think she loves your flamboyant personality and loves your honesty and the way your always there to listen and completely understands her. You are as real as they come and even though we havent met im sure we would get along. What do you mean you have a boyfriend?! I like you. I think you are sweet. Maybe your woman needs time to get to know you or meet you. Maybe you should send her a picture of you beautiful face.
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welcome to the club! i know how you feel it sucks. all i can say is be more open. just because the guy isn't prince charming on a horse doesn't mean he is the wrong guy. a guy might mess up and make you wonder why but you have to remember that he is human and that no body is perfect...it is in human nature to make mistakes..so take a deep breath and forgive it will make things a lot easier. I promise.
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A three year old (as she'll be then) has the option of showing in a bosal or hackamore so keep that in mind.  I think you will need to look into a trainer to work with him and his horse.  She is still a baby and even a year of riding won't prepare her for the things she'll see at a fair.  Although your grandson may be an excellent rider there is a big difference between controlling an experienced horse who spooks at something but realizes he can trust his rider and a youngster who may panic further when the reins are tightened or her rider slips to one side.  Even an older rider can have difficulty soothing a frightened filly.  While he's putting the training into his filly he could also look for a loaner to take to his first year of fair.  He'll have a better grasp of the routines, and experience with the hustle and bustle of sometimes over crowded rings.  He'll still have the pride of telling everyone that he's training his "baby" for next year.  He'll also have spent the added time really getting to know his 4-H group and making friends who can really help out through the week.  Searching and joining a good group will also give you many learning experiences to take the filly to.  With plenty of people happy to help out.  Sorry for the big speech Good luck
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aawww u sound so sweet but i think u did the right thing, may be she is not ready for a relationship right now.
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Oh, I do!  I love horses of all kinds & I just wonder what they're chatting about there at the fence.  They look like they've got a secret of two.  Thanks for that.  ☺
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Females are a different kind of creature all on their own. It's like if we say no, it means yes! Females believe in "romance". I think your friend is wanting more personal attention from you, without having to really ask for it. She wants it to be your own idea. So maybe she thought if she told you she needed "time", you might get scared you may be losing her, and make a quick step forward! I know it sounds silly, but like I said, we sometimes are strange! But in a good way!!! So, I think if you truly do love this lady, go out on the edge, and really show her-she's needing it!!!
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i cant imagine making the horse ride with a saddle and no blanket! thats gotta hurt! i would talk to the camp she went to. thats not healthy for the horses.
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first off that is a chovanstic concept. for one thing any reason is a good enough reason. dont argue that or you will die. i deal with many women on a daily basis and they all do the nice/mean thing. its nature. the concept of a downtroden always sweet little thing is fiction. pure and simple. you cant change her to fix her for you. you need to fix yourself in the long run and she will shift for you by her choice if what you seek is there. but if she doesnt seem to change or show intrest dont kill yourself to make the unlikely happen. just if anything surprise her with something that wont scare her. like if you have known her awhile, get her a single of her fave flower or pull her seat out for her if you two sit at the same table or listen to her with eyes and ears and talk or be there to comfort her. do not wait outside her window or get her a dozen roses. its been done. to death. twice. the female concept of best friend is far from the male version. be sensetive, be kind. im not saying go get a poodle and some mauve hair dye. just be a man. and not a guy.
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I wouldn't say thats weak, I think the reason is that is easy to get close to your trainer, and get  a good relation with him when you train a lot and its probably hard for her to get close to other men because of her postion as queen to be and not having a normal life. She probably just started liking him. Nothing wrong about that
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you are probably just nervous. the wedding jitters?? everyone feels like that. if you really love her then go for it. youve been with this woman for 7 years already.
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Back in 1985 I had to have my horse put to sleep because of old age.  The following day, we took the rest of the horses out for a ride because we (horses included) were all missing him and were glum.  To get to the woods, we had to cross a bridge.  Every time we went over the bridge, I would look at the shadows of the horses' legs - mostly because by doing that, you could see whether anyone was lame or moving badly.  As I looked, I realised that there was the shadow of another horse behind me.  That horse had a very short, bushy tail.  My horse had had a very short, bushy tail.  I had thought it was funny, that the horse I was riding kept turning around to look behind her and wasn't very comfortable, but I just assumed they were still jumpy from having lost their friend.  I didn't realise it was that their friend had decided to come along for the ride!  I was glad to see that he wasn't lame any more and happy that he could now run and gallop with the best of them.  :)