This is my way of gently breaking the news to you that we lost Destiny to colic 10 days ago.
To help stop the tears, we began searching for a new horse that would - hopefully - bring just as much joy to our lives.
And we found Harry!
And Oh My Goodness - the stars seemed to have all aligned at once!
His previous owner retired him from eventing, just recently, as she felt he wasn’t enjoying the competition world so much anymore.
She put her ad out for a quieter, loving home on Tuesday night, and I found it at 6 am on Wednesday morning.
This is what I read:
“Handsome All Rounder, for Trail Riding, Adult Riding Club and Navigation Rides.
Harry is a 15.2 hh, 17 year old Quarter Horse x Stock Horse gelding.
Retired only recently from low level Adult Riding Club, Equestrian Australia Eventing and Show Jumping.
Harry carries his age well and is a very good doer. While he’s been used as my competition horse he actually excels in trail riding and this is where he is truly great!
Very reliable and safe on the trail by himself, happily walks out and will pop over a log or canter up a hill when asked. Harry will go into water and loves a swim.
He is well mannered on the ground, good to catch, shoe, rug and float.”
Dexter and I drove out to meet him on Thursday (it was a wild 12 hour round trip) and we were really, really impressed with him, and his owner.
He lunges beautifully, has already done a lot of Parelli Natural Horsemanship training, is often ridden bitless, and is very cool and relaxed jumping and doing flatwork (dressage).
His wonderful previous owner brought him here on Saturday, and he’s spent the weekend joining in our rides and classes - just being led - so we can gently introduce him to all the fun ahead. And Yes, he loves the dam :)
Fingers crossed you’ll love him too!
With Best Wishes and Lots of Hugs from Helen, Champ, Cadie, Axl and now Harry xoxox