6 February 2005

I’ve been waiting and waiting to post about how much I am enjoying my new horse but I wanted to make the official announcement after I had received the papers.  Those are delayed in the mail for some reason so I’m not going to offer very much detail.  I tried out the horse early in January then had him shipped to the stable for a one week trial period.  That week went very well, I had him vetted and made an offer.  The offer was accepted, the cashier’s check sent.  I should’ve received the papers a week ago but undoubtedly the mail sorter machine decided to shred that envelope instead of a pesky bill.  Have you ever had that happen?  Once I waited and waited for a rather large check to arrive in the mail.  It came a little late in one of those USPS plastic baggies that holds damaged goods.  Enough of it was ripped up that I had to ask for the check to be re-issued and mailed again.  Why don’t those machines shred bills?

Anyway I will say that after shopping since July and having my trainer reject numerous prospects I am happy that she found this particular horse.  I would’ve bought the very first one but he obviously wasn’t suited for me.  I just don’t have good common sense once I form an emotional attachment.  After that experience, I approached each horse much more skeptically.  It saved a lot of heart ache in the end.  Once I get the papers, I will post a picture.  For now you just get to know that I am a horse owner again after 14 years of not being one.  My paycheck seems more paltry than ever but I’m very happy.

1 Comment

  1. Megan

    So happy for you Corrina! Can’t wait to hear more and see pictures, of course! Congrats!