So I am SO Excited!
After I was very disappointed about the grey horse not working out, I made a point to network with my friends and acquaintances at a recent CDI I was grooming for my coach at, that I was on the prowl for possible lease horse that I could show. A horse that needed a person.

Wel, lo and behold, not 10 minutes away, there is a pure dutch WB mare who is perfect for me. She is by Riverman out of a Flemmingh mare who was imported by the owner and born and raised on her farm. Started, trained for a year or two, and then the owner started a business and had no time for her so just let her sit for 3 years. She's digfing out her papers, but the mare is anywhere between 8-10 years old. Not a wind puff, scar, scratch etc on her. She was longed in super hard ground, barefoot, when I went to look at her, and is completely sound.

She is very close coupled, beautiful strong uphill topline, but let's go and swings instantly on the love, so doesn't hold tension at all. Super! Plus she has a Harry Potter Lightning Bolt blazes that's a bonus ;)

Her name is Wasabi. I am doing a lease to own, boarding her wherever I choose, owner is paying vet and farrier, and is giving me free rein over everything else. She has known my coach since she was an a pre-teen, riding western. That's the best reference either of us could possibly give eachother, we both said. So much of a better situation than the last one. I am learning how to navigate this industry more so now than ever before. I always had horses to ride when I was a full time coach, but they were training horses. Now, when I want my own, or to offer free training in exchange for just being able to ride a nice horse, I am having a hard time. Odd. But the interior of bc is like that.

and will breed her for my "heart horse"
You guys know I've been trying to breed my own foal for the past ten years. Once I get to know her and get her to PSG just to make sure ahe has the ability, and I get my name some recognition, I'll ask Willy Arta about who he thinks would be a good cross for her. She has a very distinct body shape. Almost a square. Anyone have a Riverman here who cares to share any advice? I've never ridden one. My dream hirse now would be like, a Hohenstein . Give her some length and some more elasticity. I'll add video as soon as I get some.

So right now she is barefoot, and on hay and grass. Look at the integrity of her topline! Yes, she has a hay belly, but heck, she hasn't worked in 3 years!

I probably won't put shoes on unless she atarts chipping or gets sore. She's going to need grain. Not sure where to start as I never owned a horse in Canada, just in the usa.