This is related to my previous posts where I was working with a freshly green horse for someone over months. After discourse with the owner and discovering some issues that I felt conflicted with, I had decided to back out of working with the horse for a remainder few months before sale.
The horse went to a good home, but I see the horse has come up for sale again less than a year later! I was curious so I took a peek at the sales ad. It appears they may be selling due to the horse being on the reactive side due to the terminology used, which does pan out as the new owner is a young rider (However with really good guidance it seems). However, I also see the price is low even with additional training, which raises my concern that my primary reason for my backing out may be cause.
I have to say I am conflicted. I feel sad that this horse is having such a high turnover rate so early on. Part of me wants to reach out and inquire as I really did love working with this horse and she worked great for me. Maybe no serious health issues were found and this horse has just been paired with riders that aren’t a match. However, I do feel that probably isn’t the case in this market. Part of me is concerned there are underlying health issues, as I had concerns with that the owner would not hear. It ultimately led to my leaving and the issue was never seen to by a vet. I am in tentative search for another horse, but I also don’t want to take one on with possible issues (especially such a young horse) having had retired my current horse, as much as I want this horse to have a long happy life, I can’t afford to take on two unrideable horses.