I did something crazy.
Something possibly really crazy.
Like, signed up for the show Married at First Sight crazy.
I bought a horse.
I bought a horse in Florida, without having gone to Florida.
How did this happen, you might ask?
Well, I saw something with potential, and then I hired professionals to do my due diligence, and then, rather than wait and potentially lose the opportunity, I pulled the trigger.
I found him on facebook- a 4 year old, 16.1 1/2 hand RPSI gelding. He’s not the flashiest horse, but with Stakkato and Calypso in his bloodlines, I clicked on the video link for this supposed hunter prospect.
And honestly, I was floored. This horse could move- he has a great canter, suspension in his trot, and above all, he just looked so quiet. Seeing that he was a good deal to boot, I quickly sought suggestions on who I could have go see him for me. That person was 4* event rider Ashley Johnson. With her eventing resume and no-bullshit attitude, I knew she would tell me exactly what the 411 was on the horse. I sent her a novel of an email with the horse’s description, my own history, and what I was looking for in a horse, and begged her to be as critical as possible. She went to see him two days later.
And she liked him- a lot. After viewing the videos, I did too. After some quick discussions with the A team, I called the owner and told her I wanted him.
The pre-purchase was yesterday, and the vet, a Grand Prix level dressage rider herself, also really liked him, noting that he could easily do straight dressage and she personally loved his canter.
But I happen to love this attitude of loping across “cross country” fences
So the money exchanged hands, and I’ve booked a shipper to pick him up on Sunday. He arrives Monday afternoon in North Carolina.
I can’t believe I’m saying this- but I can’t wait to meet my new horse!
Red on the Right 
Congratulations!!!! 😀 Can’t wait to read about your adventures together!
Congrats! I’ve always wondered how buying sight unseen turns out. I can’t wait to follow along on your adventures with the new boy!!
That canter! I’m so excited to see where this partnership takes you (and to see many more videos of that movement).
Congratulations!! He’s gorgeous!!
Wow, he is gorgeous and a lovely mover! congrats!!!
Ahhhhh oh my gosh, he’s lovely! Congratulations!
Congrats!! So exciting–he’s going to be SO much fun for you to bring along!
I like him too – great natural balance and good gaits!
Congratulations!! That is so exciting and I can’t wait to read more!
Ahhh! You’re insane, I love it! He is so, so lovely and I hope you two click!
omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg congratulations!
LOVELY. He looks so quiet and good natured under saddle!
Omg so exciting! He’s such a looker!
Oh he is LOVELY. That canter *swoon*
Love his gaits! Can’t wait to see how you like him!
Gorgeous!!!!! Can’t wait to hear about all your adventures!!!!
Best of luck!!
Congratulations! He’s gorgeous!
Woah, this is crazy! Congratulations! He looks so cool. Can’t wait to hear more.
Yay yay yay!!!! How fun!
That is so awesome! Mystery horse is gorgeous.
Yay!!! Congrats! Now you get to buy allll the things 😛
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Omg congrats!! Very exciting!! 😀
He looks pretty darn cool! That’s so exciting!
Ha ha! So exciting!! He looks awesome!!
So thrilled for you!! His canter really is fantastic
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How cool! Good for your for doing your due diligence! Hopefully your horse was incredible. I will have to read your other posts to see what happened!