There have been many naysayers shaking their heads at me and saying "That's a lot of work" in a tone that says You're nuts for thinking your capable of such a thing. This response? Was to be expected. Who knows, maybe I am a little nuts, but I'm no dummy. I don't claim to have some sort of natural magical powers in knowing how to break and train a horse. That's why I intend to surround myself with trainers, books, informational dvds, discussion boards, wise older equestrian friends, and did I mention trainers? Oh, and trainers. I have no misconceptions that this is going to be a walk in the park. I actually expect to spend a good chunk of my summer on the ground watching Wiley bucking around the ring, loose, having a grand ol' time. What's that saying? Expect the worst, hope for the best? Boom, there's my new summer motto.
The naysayers make their lofty comments based on the fact that I have no experience in this area. Well I have to start somewhere, don't I?(Hint: the answer is yes.) I want to base my career around horses. How can I claim that right if I'm only a good rider? I want to be a well-rounded horse person who has a mental filing cabinet full of training, feeding, breeding, riding, equipment info. Right now, I'm fairly well-versed in most things hunter/jumper, but I want to know more about everything horse-related. Vaulting? Eventing? Dressage? Breaking? Bits? Reigning? Call me greedy but I'm a knowledge junkie :)
Anyways, I'm stressing out. There's barely any time to go visit Wiley this week because I have my finals coming up. I'm so glad I scheduled all of my classes for next year at night so I'll have time to be with Wiley everyday. I mean, I know my trial period starts with him when I bring him home for the summer from Debbie's place, but there are still a ridiculous amount of loose ends. I'm not concerned about my exams to be honest; I'm more worried about the fact that Wiley has never trailered alone, he's never had wraps on his legs, etc. And because I have no time to get there this week, chances are, putting shipping wraps on him are not going to be easy later on.
Debbie and I also still haven't signed any sort of contract for the summer. It's awesome that she has agreed to let me play with him this summer to see if he's what I'm looking for, but we both know the smart thing to do is get everything in writing. We're both extremely busy at the moment but the contract is a must have before he leaves her property. We originally agreed that she would write it up and send it to me to review, but I'm starting to think it may be more helpful for me to get it started. As of right now, Wiley is scheduled to come home with me on the 15th of May. I'm beyond excited.
The bad news? Debbie sent me a text yesterday saying that he had looked a little off that morning. She said she thinks he was running in the mud and slid. I'm trying so hard not to worry too much. Either way, he'll be coming home with me to start being trained regardless of if I buy him or not. I hope this doesn't mean he's more prone to go lame because of conformational issues or anything. I want him to be mine so badly, but I also don't want to make an irresponsible decision in buying a horse that will always be off for some reason or another. We shall see, I'm going to get him vetted over the summer during his trial period.
My hopes are so high.
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