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May 5 10 9:28 AM
CdnHorseGal wrote: Foxhunter wrote: I don't even think the amount of money was really the issue - it was that he paid a good amount for a horse, and will probably nearly double that amount shipping her to Australia, and of course there are risks when you ship over such large distances. If he's planning to use her in a breeding program, that's a somewhat different story. While I don't get the buyer's behavior either, it's not up to me to decide how he spends his cash. I have a friend who paid $30K for a gelding that was bought exclusively to be a non-competitive pleasure horse. Literally, to w-t-c around the owner's ring/arena/few acres, and nothing more. I don't get that, either.
Foxhunter wrote: I don't even think the amount of money was really the issue - it was that he paid a good amount for a horse, and will probably nearly double that amount shipping her to Australia, and of course there are risks when you ship over such large distances. If he's planning to use her in a breeding program, that's a somewhat different story.
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May 5 10 9:31 AM
horsewoman1965 wrote: 4H should change the name of the board to Rescue,Rehab, and Flip. I think it suits quite a few posters here better anyway.
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May 5 10 9:35 AM
erika wrote:I also said I'd have a Ball Pitt with a floor level trampoline next to it in my house (Right next to the foam pit with tightrope and trapeze over it) and a secret passageway hidden behind a bookshelf that leads to a tower-library filled with pillows and hammocks.
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May 5 10 10:16 AM
hotternhel wrote: How are you capable of understanding what MY perception of a rough or smooth ride is? Are you my ass?
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May 5 10 10:51 AM
HorseHawk wrote:I think you are forgetting I've trained horses for a big part of my living.
May 5 10 10:58 AM
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May 5 10 11:19 AM
Ishii wrote: HorseHawk wrote: I think you are forgetting I've trained horses for a big part of my living.Heh. Trust me, I don't think you'll ever let any of us forget that for one second.
HorseHawk wrote: I think you are forgetting I've trained horses for a big part of my living.
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erika wrote: HH, you should just put it in your siggy. It'll save you a ton of typing :P
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erika wrote: I think you need to make it bold.
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May 5 10 12:12 PM
forthefutureofthebreed wrote: Where was anyone suggesting that this person should have picked up a rescue or some grade POS?From the comments in the other thread (Free Speech My Ass).The remarks about how "insane" it is for that man to pay that kind of money for a horse "just for trail riding" tells me many don't feel the mare is worthy of that sort of investment.You're putting drama into something that isnt there. My entire comment was based on how pricey all the USA-AUS traveling would be. There is no other logical explanation for that line of reasoning. How strange is it that many don't see the value in paying good money for a top quality horse, yet will invest thousands into the maintenance of a rescue that will never be a productive member of horsey society?Define productive? Do we really need to go there? If the rescue horse is having thousands invested into it then it's being productive for the industry. Vet bills being paid makes a vet happier , same for feed/supplements etc...Since we don't know all the details (or what exactly the buyer was looking for), we shouldn't criticize the buyer (i. e. "more money than brains"). Absolutely, there are plenty of horses available out there (here and in Australia) of all levels of quality, ranging in price from free to the big bucks. However, if a buyer is looking for a certain quality or type, it's not unusual at all for them to pay good money for it. A high quality horse (of any breed) is difficult to find, if your selection criteria is high enough. Evidently, this mare fit exactly what the buyer was looking for, regardless of her price or her intended purpose. I actually agree with most of what you said , however even if that's all true. The buyer still has more money then brains , because there is always a better horse out there and im sure they could even find it in Australia.
Where was anyone suggesting that this person should have picked up a rescue or some grade POS?
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May 5 10 12:22 PM
goflippr wrote: I seriously want to kiss NG.
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