I prefer to see the horse ridden first before I get on but I had a back issue( couldn’t ride) and sold one no problem.
Guy got on and rode. It might have helped that I said I would try and get on if I could. I guess in my condition if I was willing to get on I wasn’t lying about the horse.
He bought him.
Please don’t ride with a wound that is requiring a skin graft to heal.
Let them know that you can’t warm him up for them and ask if they would like to reschedule.
Hey friends. Appreciate all of the advice!
I went ahead and messaged her and told her the situation. Like I said in one of my replies above, I had already given her the heads up that I was confirming with a rider to come out for me due to an injury. I didn’t want to throw any surprises their way, or cause any thoughts/doubts of “why wouldn’t she be riding herself?”
We came up with a plan so we’re good now and have it sorted. Normally I wouldn’t hesitate to reschedule, but this potential buyer seems like a really good fit for my guy and he’d remain in the same area, so I’m trying to be extra extra “on top of it” which is why I posted here.
Now I just need all of the jingles and thoughts for my guy putting his best foot forward Friday 
You won’t be riding then? Good to hear it.
You got it!
Fingers crossed and curb chains jingling that all goes well on Friday!
Good luck! I hope it works out.
Final update and then I’ll let this thread die.
Today went so well. So proud of my guy - he never ceases to amaze me how he continually rises to the occasion every. Single. Time. He’s once in a lifetime for sure.
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