I tried another horse Sunday. I liked him enough to schedule a return visit to try him a second time for this Wednesday.
My trainer liked him too.
When I climbed up the mounting block (he’s tall) and hopped on, I just felt like I belonged there. On this horse.
I don’t want to get my hopes up and say too much about a horse that might not work out, but he has a canter you could float on for hours.
On my Monday morning commute up the 57 freeway, I got to thinking more about this pretty horse that I don’t want to think too much about.
I pulled into my staff-designated parking spot and from about 7:55 to 8:00 a.m., with The Message on Sirius playing and the air conditioner blowing, (it got to over 100 here today) I texted my trainer to say that instead of a second trip to try him, why not get a vet to join us and just do a pre-purchase? After all, “I know he’s a good horse.”
Sometimes you just know.
I ended that text with the word “Gulp!”
A few minutes later I got a response that said, “Let’s do it!! I will contact the vet if you want.”
And so, instead of teaching 7th graders about William the Conqueror and Charlemagne this Wednesday afternoon, I will be near San Diego with this horse I don’t want to fall for–yet.
If it works out, if he is sound, I will tell you all about him.
But for now I’ll just say that he’s tall, dark, and handsome, and I might have just met my knight. . .in shining horseshoes.
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magreenlee says
CAN’T WAIT!!!!
heartofhope10 says
Awwww this is so exciting!! Can’t wait to hear the details.
Susan Friedland-Smith says
Thanks! Don’t worry, there will be plenty of details shared. I’m sure I’ll have all kinds of tidbits to share. 🙂
esther says
Sweet! I’m excited about your Knight in Shinning Horseshoes! I’m sending up Prayers for wisdom & God’s perfect timing. Hugs! Esther a second thought, God does give us the desires of our Hearts especially when God put the Love of Horses in your Heart. God is Good! Hugs!!
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Susan Friedland-Smith says
Thank you, Esther. You’re so sweet. I appreciate you reading my blog even though you’re not really a horse crazy gal.
Lauren says
GOOD LUCK! I’m hoping to hear good things!
Susan Friedland-Smith says
Thanks, Lauren. I hope I have good things to report back to you. 🙂
magreenlee says
I think my comments are disappearing 🙁
I said I CAN’T WAIT!!!
Carolyn Miele says
Hope this is THE one!! You’ve been patient!!
Susan Friedland-Smith says
Thanks, Carrie. I hope so too. 🙂
Mark says
Go get him!
Love,
Your other significant knight!
Susan Friedland-Smith says
Thank you! Love you!
carey says
Oh, I’m just catching up and it’s Wednesday evening NOW. Agh! I’m on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait to read more!