Some of you may be wondering how I came to own this trainwreck of a mare.
I'd never buy something with this many issues, ever. Willow was a completely free indefiant free lease that was set up by my barn owners.Originally, it was supposed to be a single bay mare who's owner could no longer afford to keep her, having been in a divorce for five years. I was told she might need a refresher and a little weight but that was it, that she was 100% dead broke and wouldn't be something that would put my back at risk.
What arrived were two mares. Both needed immediate farrier care, feed, dental work. Danni, had shoes on, somehow, after not having her feet done for what looked to be six months. Willow has no heels, and some serious skin issues which are finally coming under control.Later that day, I found out she's had up to six babies who have been registered, and one whom died in a pasture accident. which means this lady has bred this mare despite being severely low on funds of any sort.
I choose Willow because dun, and Dani seems more standoffish than I would like.
So far it looks like Dani will be going back, as the girl leasing her can't continue and she's very aggressive on the ground and in the round pen. And by aggressive, I mean she is actively charging and attempting to kick whoever is handling her. Twice, out of the blue, she's gone after someone. No signs like swishy tail, pinned ears or a tight facial expression, one was a little girl who had her back to her, a good ten feet away.
so unless she's a great ride, which I honestly doubt, she's getting shipped back.
Willow may have hoof issues out the ass, be so halter bred she looks like a potato, but at least she has a sweet personality.
