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We knew the time would come that Sydney outgrew Butterfly in size and ability. It isn't until recently that we realized Butterfly was probably in her mid 20's. Although we could have never asked for a better pony we decided it was time to start looking for a replacement for Butterfly. The first time I saw Suzy on the Internet I loved her and knew she would be perfect but she was priced about $7000 out of our price range. Disappointed that she was out of reach I continue for 2 months looking for just the right pony that didn't cost me more then my car or house. Occasionally I would go back and look at Suzy's ad to see if she was still for sale. I decided to just email the owners for kicks.. I guess I was just glutton for punishment. Sure enough talking to the owners made me want her even more. Another several weeks went by and I looked at the ad again. This time they had dropped the price $5000 lower. Awesome price but still about $2000 out of our range. SO I emailed the owners again, told them about Sydney and Butterfly and what my intentions were for a new pony. They were so happy for the life that Suzy would live that they dropped the price yet another $1500 and we bought her.
Suzy has turned out to be everything we had hoped for and more. She is the perfect pony for Sydney. She is so well trained that I even have a hard time riding her because it has been so long since I have ridden such a well trained horse. She packs Sydney around the ring in perfect form even when Sydney makes a mistake. It was hard for Sydney to adjust to such a well trained horse after riding Butterfly and at first she was unsure of Suzy. Since having Suzy though Sydney has fallen in love and rides her often. Suzy will retire with us. Once Sydney outgrows her then she will remain as my personal riding horse. She will live out her many, many more years as a loved member of our herd. |
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