Monday, November 29, 2010

On the search for our first horse...

Alright, so Brent and I have had a look at two horses this week. We need to look for horses who are harness trained on top of a very long list of requirements! It's difficult because no horse is perfect but you need to be wise in what you choose to compromise.
Our first horse we looked at was out Rodney ways and she was an absolute sweetheart. Unfortunately she was not as fit and used to harnessing up as our next horse we looked at in Waiuku called Oscar. Oscar is less cuddly but he knows whats up. I still can't believe this happened but the owner said I could take him for a whirl on a sulky around a training track. A sulky is a little lightweight cart - the kind used in harness racing. Oscar is an ex racehorse.
I hesitated for a moment... and then jumped into it. Why not? The owner insisted it would be fine so hey, bring it on.
It turned out Oscar was a complete gentleman and really looked after me in the sulky. I had so much fun.
Yes so Brent and I are liking Oscar a lot. We found out his history from his veterinarian and he is a very healthy and fit horse with no health issues to report. However, on top of this, we need to get a vet check just to make sure there is nothing going on.
Hopefully all will run smoothly from here but we will keep you updated!

On another note, the wagon. It's a long road till we will have enough money for all our equipment but one rather necessary item is a wagon for us so we can both start driving as much as possible. We are currently on the look out for people who custom make carts etc and are hoping we can find something within our budget.

If you can, please keep us in your prayers for these things. We don't want to rely on ourselves and our own understanding but in God who oversees all and isn't short of cash. It is God that has inspired us for the journey and to God we give all the glory.

Hmm, I can't think of anything else that is new... when I remember I will update.

Peace!

Sarah

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