13/12/2024
My mom didn’t know much about horses. I am the only one in my family with “the horse gene”, except for my Grandpa, who I didn’t know until my teen years.
Despite that, I was lucky my mom had the sense to get me a retired, always lame somewhere, broke first horse. He cost under $1,000 and came with his saddle and gear.
I am so thankful for this because I learned a lot. My horse was forgiving while I messed up over and over again. I could throw that saddle a hundred times trying to get it up on his back while he stood patiently. I learned about doctoring a horse when he was lame or injured himself. I was SAFE. And then in the end, I learned the hard lesson of trying to keep weight on a hard keeper, senior horse and when to say enough is enough.
Most kids and beginners need this! Don’t overlook the good and used oldies. Theres a lot of lessons left in them!
Thank you my Charlie boy!
