How do you politely pass on a horse who has no screaming issues but just doesn’t feel like The One? Or maybe it checks most of your boxes but you really wish it checked others. I feel bad turning down horses when I’ve chatted with the owner, asked for pictures or videos, etc. and not trying to waste anyone’s time. Do you tell them the real reason you’re no longer interested (very kindly)? Make something up? Is, “Sorry, I’m no longer interested,” appropriate?
I’m timidly horse shopping with the hope that this will be a horse I have long term and therefore want to feel like I need this horse in my life when I make a decision to bring it home. For whatever reason when I’ve gotten horses with the intention move them on later I don’t feel as bad turning them down.