[Dancers Mom]

I would go look at him. Animals and people come into our lives when they are suppose to. There is a reason that certain animals come into our lives at the time they do. I always get the the slightly psychotic pets, I am not kidding, I have had alot of slightly off animals, my OFF-SEASON babies!

You will know and maybe you are just the person to calm him down. He might need someone who understands him and knows where he came from. Good luck!

[Heavenly Jumper]

You know, if you do get him, you can always talk to your A.C. again and try to get to the root of his troubles...

[GainingMomento]

Originally Posted by hil529

GainingMomento .. thats exactly why its so hard for me to turn this down. I know, and I feel bad for bringing it up but it was my first, and only thought when I read your post.

I know he is seriously the last thing I need right now (another trouble maker, but worse than my current). but at the same time, its half willow, so he cant be that bad. Like someone else said, you could talk to your AC again and see if she can figure him out with you.

When she said she can make it happen she meant they called her asking if she wanted him back a few weeks ago (due to issues of their own, not him). just to take him back, so it would be at no charge other than gas to go get him. but that is problem two .. he is in WV, and not a place i could go try him a few times. I would just go visit him, just once...bring the trailer and if you click, bring him home. If not, nothing is lost except some gas...and then you will know you tried. I don't think it's a matter of trying him a few times, you will know when you look into his eyes whether you will make a good team or not.

im just not sure what to do. I think the added stress of a horse like him will do me no goood, but i just cant not consider it. ug its so hard. He may be no problem for you...maybe he just hasn't found his "one and only" person yet...you may be that person.

Too short

[jhalton]

What about a trial?

How about this: He is a handful - so how is he treated by others? He may not be treated in a way that he needs. He may be always being disciplined. He may not get enough encouragement. Possibly, he may even be in pain - something you can help eg massage, or herbs... if you know someone.

I feel he at least deserves a try. He is not so old as to never be able to change. He has many years left. And if you have help around you....

But it is a big descision - it is not only about emotions, it is about the cost of a horse, the care of the horse, the danger of him even.

Maybe your current "handful" will allow you the strength and knowledge to be able to help this guy a bit. (But dont put yourself in danger just for a whim - not a whim but I cant think of the right word - I guess it is sentimental or something of that ilk)

Good luck

[arabians207]

I have to agree with everyone else. Whenever one door closes, another will always open up! I think this sounds like a situation where you at the VERY least need to go see him.

[SkyeTiger]

I say at least go and check him out.

You'll know after seeing him one time whether or not you would want to take him.

I seriously think that right now.......it will not only be a part of Willow but will help take your mind off of her for awhile..... not completely but you know what I mean.

I wish you luck and keep us updated!

[Buckshot]

I think you should go look at him, but I wouldn't commit yourself to anything without thinking seriously about it first. This is no small decision.

If it was me, I'd pass.

[Kat&Ashton]

Personally....

I would go get him. He may not be doing well in the situation because he may not like something about it. I also would get the AC to come out, and talk to him maybe there is something going on in his head.

Willow is coming back to you in another form.

[HotToTrot]

Go Get him, your mom said you could get him this weekend...Your offered him for free....he is your mare's only baby out there...

Post pics when you get him home

[Haas Horse Farm]

Sorry I really think getting him could be a serious mistake. Is it worth the medical bills? What is going to stop him from putting you in the hospital too? If he was not a problem horse for the current owner why is he available? What do they mean by a handful? What if he seriously hurts another person or member of your family?

What is there to gain by getting him back? He is not Willow. Sorry I have found that full siblings can be totally different, so just because one horse is one way does not mean that another horse is going to be that way too.

I would seriously hate for you to get really hurt or killed. I think you are looking for ways to see what you want to see in this situation. Take the pedigree and the emotional part out of the equation and write down what the horse IS and IS NOT.... then make your decision... THAT should be the true basis for having or not having the horse first... then you factor pedigree and emotion... because if something were to happen to you that is what everyone else is going to have to place.

I have found often in dealing with horses people let their feelings get in the way of facts.