I have been holding out on you guys…
First I am going to start with the fact that I am beyond grateful to have such a supportive partner. Kyle is gonna be a kick butt horse husband and I am so happy that he loves and supports my riding like he does.
While Kyle and I were on our honeymoon I did some shopping pool side… Kyle was literally laughing at me as I spewed chatter about horses at him all week. Being the amazing guy that he is he encouraged me and before I knew it I was planning a pre purchase on the best wedding present ever.
When I decided I couldn’t stay away from riding I knew it wouldn’t be long before I owned a horse again. I also knew I wanted to set myself up differently and provide myself some more freedom by getting some wheels. With all of the recent happenings for us my budget was pretty limited.
Enter LittleOrphanAnnex (Annie) an unraced 3yo TB that was at Ellis Park – I’m questioning my sanity too.
I almost didn’t email based on her ad because the picture above was all that was posted. Once I saw a video of her moving I was sold! Buying a horse off the track is a serious gamble but she was a safer bet than most of the other candidates I saw.
Given that she is so young she pretty much gets to hang out with light work until next spring. She was already going undersaddle (she’s a race training flunky) when I purchased her so I will either work her from the ground or lightly undersaddle 2-3 days a week and then she will get the winter to grow up. That’s the plan for now anyways.
In the meantime I will continue to lesson on going horses to get myself going for when mare face is ready to start learning more. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
So there you have it. Whoops I bought a horse!
She’s beautiful! Congrats!!! Super exciting ๐
Thanks a bunch. She is a looker – luckily she has brains too!
Sqqqqquuuuueeeeeeeee! I’m so glad that this is out there now! Everyone needs to know about her, she’s so adorable! And why did I think the babyface was older than 3? I’m even more impressed with her now!
I don’t know. Probably because I went from 0 to 100 real quick when it came to horse ownership again haha!
Ah didn’t know she was three, you’ve been so quiet about her. As far as lines go, I’ve known a lot of nice hunters with Secretariat and Halo. I’ve known some excellent but opinionated Jumpers with Storm Cat and my vast experience with Nasrullah lines is an asshole horse you can’t help but fall in love with ๐
I’m sure you two will be awesome in no time
I don’t know a lot about lines but have heard similar things to what you have said. I have heard good stuff about pulpit babies so I hope that proves true.
ahhhhh so exciting!!!!!! can’t wait to learn more about Annie (what an adorable face)!!! congrats ๐
๐ Thank you. I am excited to share more about her.
OMG wow! Congratulations! Setting the bar high for future gifts ๐ She’s adorable, I can’t wait to hear more!
Ha! No kidding. We are a one pony family for now so at least he doesn’t have to worry about that…
Super cute! So much chrome! Congrats ๐
Thanks Lauren!
What a sweet face! I look forward to learning more about her.
Thank you. So far she is as sweet as she looks.
Congrats! She’s beautiful.
Thanks Julie!
She is adorable – congrats! I have a friend looking for something similar right now, so interested to see how things go with her! Also, very jealous of your understanding husband, mine just thinks my horse is a money pit (rightfully so, but he’s a CUTE money pit!!)
Have fun with her!
Thank you! I found her by stroke of luck. She was listed on Dreamhorse.com… And then I happened to know a mutual acceptance of her owner and one thing lead to another.
There are a bunch of good Facebook groups so thats where I would stalk if I was still in the market.
It’s finally public!!!
Annie is no longer under wraps!
Congratulations!!!!!!!! Chestnut OTTB mares are the best. ๐ ๐ ๐
Yeah I think my might be crazy for getting a red head OTTB mare… but so far I don’t regret a thing.
I have had two. One was my heart horse and I had her until she passed at 27. My other I have now and is a midget at just under 15.2 but won over $50k before I got her. I am a sucker for a redhead OTTB. ๐
Awww…Congrats!!! She is lovely ๐ What fun the two of you will have together – looking forward to reading all about it.
Thank you Kelly. I am excited to share about our adventures!
Ooh, that pedigree says sport horse up down and sideways!!! It’s only a bonus that she’s so ridiculously cute!
Yeah I have heard from multiple people that she has some good lines!
Congratulations, she is gorgeous!!! Can’t wait to read more about her ๐
Congratulations! She’s beautiful! I collect chestnuts so I definitely approve! Good luck with her and I can’t wait to read more. I added to my herd a month ago and I’m still taking pictures like crazy so I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot of Annie!
She is GORGEOUS! She’s got such a sweet face too. Can’t wait to read about your adventures together ๐
Congrats! So very exciting. Do you have an idea what you want to do with her? Hunters, jumpers, eventing?
Congratulations! She is so cute. You are going to have a blast.
She’s a beautiful girl and I’d take that kind of wedding present over fine China or linens any day! YESSS!!! Congrats on getting hitched and the pretty chestnut.
How exciting! There is nothing quite like owning a horse; congratulations!
She’s cute. Hope you have a blast!
holy moly holy moly CONGRATs!! She’s gorgeous!!!
I am so far behind on my blog reading but what a beauty! Congrats and i cannot wait to tag along as your relationship blossoms โกโกโก
Ohmygosh! With baby craziness I am just now catching up and holy cow congrats how did I miss all this!!!!!!!! So happy for you and excited to read all about your adventures with Annie! She’s so pretty!
Henry has secretariat too ๐
So exciting congrats!! Yay team chestnut ๐
Love this! You are lucky to have such a partner…both human and horse!