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Should we keep Brisben?

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Should we keep Brisben?
  • We have an 8 year old gelding that was given to us by a friend. He told us he was saddle and halter broke. But, we sen him to our friends for a tune up and thought it would only take 30 days to get him to be ridden but they said he wouldnt acccept any weight in the saddle. He is an absolutely gorgeous red and white paint, very sweet and we'd love to have him. We are tight on money but our trainers said they could get him trained in 30 days, guaranteed for $600. But, there are horses all over in our area for less than that and saddle broke. Should we go for Brisben and hope he does well, or take the safe way and get another horse. I really love Brisben's marking and build, and temperament. What do you think we should do? We're green trainers for sure
  • Since he was given to you that puts it into a different category.
     
    Can you give him back?
    Is your friend ok if you let the horse go?
     
    Is he worth it to you to put $600 into him?
  • I reallly think he has the potential to be a great horse and he is absolutely beautiful and sweet. But with the economy like it is, its hard to make the decision between him and a free saddle broke horse.
  • With a FREE horse, sometimes you get what you pay for!