But yeah I'm getting an 8 year old Registered Irish Draught mare. I'm paying a good chunk of change, but it's still an absolute steal of a price since I haven't seen a mare on the market for less than over double what I'll be paying. I popped her over several jumps when she hasn't jumped much ever and she was very game despite being out of shape. She is just calm and cool as can be and into what I'm doing. She has a six month foal the owner will be keeping. I plan to breed her early next year to get a move on my ISH eventer/jumper plans. (since it takes about six years from conception to being steady enough to pack around a little course of jumps, need to get a move on now). I don't fall in love with horses often. I rode them for a living for over a year and still work with quite a few of them that aren't my own. Most horses are just alright. But every now and then a horse comes along that it's instant love. Like this "this needs to happen" connection. I've felt it with Brego and Cara and it hasn't led me wrong so far.

So rambling over, I'm so excited. I'll get pics when she comes home with me soon.