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those who have been given much'
My name is Susan Moore Lawrence and I have an
insatiable love for Arabian horses. I believe
they're perceived differently than other breeds more
popular here in Colorado, namely the Quarter Horse,
the Paint Horse, and warm bloods.
I think Arabs are often misunderstood because
they're so keen and responsive. It takes certain
human qualities to communicate well with them:
Kindness, patience, inner peace, leadership, and
money for a good trainer. The trainer is for the
humans as the horses already know so much.
While I don't bring home all the Arabs I'd like, I
do place one to two carefully chosen horses each
year. They do require a healthy income from their
new humans, and that plays into their placement. An
arena and round pen are available here to get to
know the horse, as well as help for selection of
tack - at of course, no charge.
I initially offer a 6 week 'care-lease'. That means
the new family takes the horse at no charge and is
responsible for care, feed, vet, etc. This gives
everyone a chance to make sure this is the right
fit. When all goes well, we do the brand inspection
and transfer ownership. I like to deliver the horse
to it's new home so I know where it's going.
The selling price is what I have into the
horse...including purchase price, vet charges,
Farrier services, etc, and have never 'sold' a horse
for more than $1800.00. She was an exceptionally
well trained and Breeders Sweepstakes mare. I really
didn't want to part with her...but can't keep them
all.
My goal is to place horses with families. I have
never gotten one back, though that certainly IS an
option if the family can no longer keep the horse.
If you'd like to come meet the horses, please e-mail
me at susan@k99.com
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