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Wish me luck!

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olderyetwider · 14/01/2011 22:26

I'm going to try the Fell mare tomorrow. I've known her and her owner for over a year, she lives on our current yard, cdefinitely sound, nice pony, and both current horses get on with her. If I enjoy riding her I'm going to have her on loan with view to buy till end of month.

Am excited!

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Pixel · 14/01/2011 22:42

Oh lovely! I will go so far as to say congratulations since you already sound like you've made up your mind. I think fells are beautiful.

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olderyetwider · 14/01/2011 22:43

I have a bit made up my mind, unless she tries to kill me or something tomorrow!

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CMOTdibbler · 14/01/2011 22:45

Good luck - she sounds lovely

Pixel · 14/01/2011 22:48

Lol. Perhaps I shouldn't mention this (but I will), but I tried out a little cob and he was brill. I went to try him a second time, being all sensible-like (didn't really think it was necessary, I had my cheque book for the deposit), THEN he tried to kill me!

They never try to kill you on a first date ride you know.

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olderyetwider · 14/01/2011 22:53

Am only planning coffee, and possibly light lunch on this date. (otherwise known as ploddy hack) Will hopefully survive, to be killed as soon as paid full price!

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ManateeEquineOhara · 14/01/2011 23:10

Ooh, Fells are gorgeous!!! Good luck!!!

LovePinkBitsOfMyHorse · 15/01/2011 10:23

'They never try to kill you on a first date ride you know.'

that's not true! I often wonder if I'd love him as much if I hadn't fallen off on our first date.

love love love fells, only because they are slightly hairier than me - have fun and don't forget to report back!

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olderyetwider · 15/01/2011 18:07

Raise a glass, all in the tack room, she's perfect and I'm having her! (as long as she's the same when I ride her again next Saturday) Loads of things to spook at, very windy, and she was sooo lovely and sensible. I'm going to love her!

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Pixel · 15/01/2011 18:46

Ooh you lucky thing, she does sound perfect. I'm so pleased for you.

ManateeEquineOhara · 15/01/2011 19:19

Yay! This is exciting!!! Glad it went so well :D

LovePinkBitsOfMyHorse · 15/01/2011 20:40

congratulations :)

Loshad · 15/01/2011 21:09

good stuff, pleased it was a successful visit

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olderyetwider · 15/01/2011 22:03

I might even have a little canter next week (wishing for some of pinky's gung-ho!)

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snorris · 15/01/2011 22:16

Ooh! Fells are so much fun - well mine is . Any idea of her bloodlines?

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olderyetwider · 16/01/2011 19:57

Don't think she has much 'proper' bloodline, as she has a blaze, she's just a really nice little happy hacker, who'll do a bit more if you want, which is perfect for an old granny like me

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