> She's a 10 yo, 15.2, red roan appy mare named Shiloh!  Totally calm,
> bombproof, sweet as pie and with a trot you could ride all day.  She
> needs a little canter work, but since my girls are rank beginners, they
> won't be cantering for a while anyway, and I'll have plenty of time to
> work on that.
 
> She was originally owned by a 70 yo man who trail rode her, then by a
> family with a ton of kids.  Kids have lost interest, so father is selling
> all the horses.
 
> She's so sweet, she actually put her head to my chest and let me hug her
> after only a few minutes of my handling her.  What a doll!  Richard is so
> in love with this horse, it's pathetic!
 
Well remember.. firm but gentle with the mares.. chuckle.. and let the kids 
love on her... she'll do well.. ;) 
 
> So, here we go!!  The program will be ready to roll in a couple of
> weeks...Shiloh should arrive sometime next week, and then after a week or
> two of letting her acclimate, we'll get started.  Already have 3 girls
> who want to participate.
 
Oh brother.. poor mare! ;)
 
> Yeeeeeha!  Best day I've had in a loooong time!  Can you believe it!  Meg
> bought an appy!  Richard says she has an araby looking head.
 
With a roman nose.. ;)
 
 
> why I fell in love with her at first sight (g).  She looks about as much
> like an arab as my terrier pups do!  She's built like a tank!!!  Got a
> butt the size of Texas!
 
 
Ahh another CJ! watch out for that quick acceleration.. ;)
 
 
> and for Richard, who has now decided he's truly a cowboy at heart (g).
> This mare has all the qualities of a perfect family horse...exactly what
> I was looking for!  What a find!
 
Well I guess for an Urp Appy.. best start learning all those appy jokes.. ;)
 
 
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