From: lcasey@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: rec.equestrian
Subject: <None>
Date: 31 Jul 92 12:58:46 EST
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services


In article <1992Jul31.135041.19604@cbnewsl.cb.att.com>, rlt@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (R.L.Taylor KB2OOA) writes:
> Okay, I've been reading this whole guide/no guide debate, and I've stayed
> out of it because I can see both sides, and, really, I have nothing new to
> add.  But every time I see a post from someone who sounds like they really
> are a responsible, experienced rider who just can't afford a horse, I find
> myself looking at the header in the faint hope that they're in northern NJ.
> I would absolutely love to find someone I could trust, who would put my
> mare to use.  (Some of you may remember the TB I found "by accident" a few
> months ago.)  She's only green broke, so I can't put beginners on her (though
> she has a very mellow disposition), and I just don't have the time to ride
> her as much as she needs, right now.  (My SO just got out of the hospital,
> and in the process of buying a house, and the stable moved so that now it's
> over an hour away from my current location...)  At this rate, she's going
> to go straight from green-broke to retired! :-)  I don't want to sell her
> (and would only consider that as a last resort), and I don't want to lease
> her as I want to be able to ride her occasionally, myself.  Of the other
> boarders whom I trust, there's no one who is a good enough English rider
> (mostly a Western barn) and who has the time for another horse.  I'm not
> even particularly concerned with the expenses (i.e. a partial lease)...I
> just want her ridden.  Unfortunately, I'm also not able to pay anyone to
> ride her, so that rules out that.  And I trust the folks where I board
> (plus the cost is very reasonable) so I'm not going to move her closer to
> home.  (Besides, once I move, I'll be a good bit closer.)
> 
> So...Does anybody out there know an experienced, trustworthy rider who
> might be interested in riding a green-broke, 7 year old TB?  We've got
> tons of trails - no official guides required, :-) though I would insist
> that she not be taken out alone (at least at first - she's just learning
> what trails are).  That shouldn't be a problem, though...there's always
> somebody heading out for a trail ride.  And, there's always the ring and
> the fields immediately surrounding the barn.  BTW, the stable is located
> in Wantage (Sussex County) NJ.  Sigh...Liz, if only you were closer (and
> not pregnant)! :-)
> 
> Roberta (...who would have loved a deal like this when I was in college!)
> and Co Kay Sem (...who may or may not like this idea :-) )

Roberta,
I have to agree with you, I also would have killed for a horse to ride for
anybody.  I settled for working at a rental place as a guide and stall mucker
in exchange for riding the horses.

I also have some horses I would love to see used.  God knows I can't do 
six horses and a new baby justice.  I'll even deliver to you, within reason!!! 
With all the posts I've seen about horseless riders, you would think we'd
have a few takers!

Good luck, I hope you find someone suitable to share your mare.

Leigh