tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post7015214561845746437..comments2023-10-16T03:55:34.129-06:00Comments on Home on the Range: Opinions Please!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-14311611412868280892008-05-30T12:38:00.000-06:002008-05-30T12:38:00.000-06:00Now that I finally have my post done I can look ar...Now that I finally have my post done I can look around and see what everyone's been up to.<BR/><BR/>Ummm...<BR/><BR/>Okay I have a little experience in this area, but can't tell you what to do. <BR/><BR/>Your panic attack may not be solved by selling Quin. That maybe is what's behind you not coming up with a solution that feels good. If you know of someone, maybe a professional that you could talk to about your panic attack it may help you eventually arrive at a "feel right" solution. <BR/><BR/>I battled for 2 years with some issues like that - and with the help of a calm quiet horse and some outside help I was able to over come them. <BR/><BR/>Which brings up the issue of a calm quiet horse. I can't say for sure but there is a chance he is picking up your emotions and acting out with them - maybe there still is the chance of him being your "everything horse" in which case working through your issues and his issue will only make you stronger. Move him up to the top of your priority list. Get a hold of the trainer that worked well before or find a new one that has time for you, talk with someone about it, and work hard to over come this block in your path.<BR/><BR/>On the other there is a chance that for whatever reason, like me, you are so shaken that you need to move Quin on to another more suitable home, and pick up a bomb proof kids horse for a year or so that you can work things out on "safe" horse, then you can move back up to your previous level. Maybe even maintain a buy-back option with Quin's new owners. Nothing will help jump start this process faster than by moving him along quickly, and not dwelling on it too much. <BR/><BR/>If you are going through what I went through one of the symptoms is being indecisive. <BR/><BR/>Hope that helps somewhat, email me if you'd like to talk more....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-7952754346280624022008-05-28T06:36:00.000-06:002008-05-28T06:36:00.000-06:00That is a tough situation - when you are paying bo...That is a tough situation - when you are paying board/training, the costs add up fast when something isn't working out well...<BR/><BR/>I agree with the other two ladies - is the guy a good fit with Quinn? If you know he will be well taken care of then that is a big relief.<BR/><BR/>How is the horse market in your area? Are horses selling at their value? The market here is really bad for sellers - even a well-known trainer is having a hard time moving really good horses - that might be something to consider as well...<BR/><BR/>I went (and am still going through) almost an exact similar situation. A couple of crashes/accidents - one my fault, one his; 2 injuries, one mine, one his, etc. My confidence with him is shot. I sent him to a trainer and everything. Out of coincidence, a girl at my barn fell in love with him. I'll be lucky if I get 50% of my money back at this point - but he will be ridden alot by a girl that rides him well, so I know it is better in the end.<BR/><BR/>I've decided it is easier to take a big loss (lesson learned!) than to try and keep him and work with him AND/OR dealing with the tire kickers - it's not all that fun.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long comment - but I hope it all works out for you!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-46850976340209965512008-05-28T06:06:00.000-06:002008-05-28T06:06:00.000-06:00I don't envy you position at all... here's my two ...I don't envy you position at all... here's my two cents.<BR/><BR/>The guy who works cows- he is a good fit? is he someone you would trust your horses with? Taking a financial loss to ensure your horse would have a great, forever home where he would be a treasured working companion isn't a bad thing.<BR/><BR/>Besides, as Denise said, it would eliminate the hassle of screening buyers, dealing with "tire kickers," and weeding out those who he isn't a good fit for. Your time is worth something, and if you think this guy is a good fit and someone whom you can trust to take excellent care of your horse then I say go for it!SquirrelGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250021359943339819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071043294700974116.post-66387786839598949592008-05-27T19:58:00.000-06:002008-05-27T19:58:00.000-06:00Tough spot to be in:-/ I know what it's like to l...Tough spot to be in:-/ I know what it's like to lose the confidence and it sucks. Q: do you like this guy that would buy him to work cows? Your post sounds "ify", but is it over the money or him? If this guy is a good fit, might be best to go ahead and sell to him- quick and you would save that money you would put into a trainer for him. Save you the trouble of the showing him to buyers.<BR/>That's my 1 cent worth ;-)Denise- LessIsMore17https://www.blogger.com/profile/11875671948514151680noreply@blogger.com