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IMDB rating: 5.20 Plot: An entrepreneurial criminal, Slim (Dorff) is as smart as they come. Cocky and confident, he assembles a team of risk-taking rush-seekers to pull off a series of five bank heists, each time using a different extreme sport to make the getaway. Following an unexpected windfall on only their second job, the gang nets $20 million in untraceable bonds. Having scored enough money to retire on, Slim and his crew decide to call the robbery game quits. But both the mob and the police have other plans in mind for Slim: they want him to keep working, for them. |
Directors: Pires Gerard
Actors: Dorff Stephen,Payne Bruce,Berkoff Steven,Bennett Cle,McCarthy Steven,Goulem Alain,Apergis Andreas,McCamus Tom,Bradshaw Andy,Gow David,Orchard Jamie,Spreekmeester Stephen,Sibiga Mariusz,Action,Crime,Thriller,
Would I be stupid to buy this horse?
I love this mare, but have some concerns. She is a 4yo (almost 5) Thoroughbred mare. She is ridden in a standing martingale. When we came, the owner warned us she may act like a typical 4yo TB today because she was stuck in the stall for a few days thanks to the weather. Honestly, the worst she did was trot fast. Then you squeeze your reins and she slows down. If you say "whoa", she’ll slow down a lot. The owner said she was a little "fresh" today, but we are seeing her at her worst (which wasn’t bad). When I rode her, she put side reins on her. She never uses them, but since she’d never seen me ride, and because the horse was more forward that day, she wanted to be safe (if she wasn’t as forward, she wouldn’t have used them). One thing the horse needs to work on is upward canter transitions. Once she gets going, it’s a very rhythmic canter. The owner did say how much she trusts this horse. She has little WT kids on her in lessons. I am 13 and an intermediate rider. I felt safe on her at the trot, but I didn’t canter her (I am nervous cantering very calm horses since I’m used to ponies. Big horses have a distinct feel that I’m still getting used to). I do have a trainer to work with, and I would definitely canter her asap if I got her. I’m not very afraid of falling off, and I’m patient. I wouldn’t be upset if I couldn’t show her this year. She does have TONS of potential, and is quite brave. My mom and I fell in love with her, but I don’t want to make a wrong choice here. But we do love her! haha
She doesn’t sound like a bad horse. You seem to have all of your ducks in a row.
Why not ask if you can take her on a month trial? Then you will know if the sellers are trying to hide something or just very leery of being burned by a buyer.
Jo | Feb 02, 2010
If you like the horse and can work with it buy it.
Kylie! | Feb 02, 2010
First it is good that you like her. That is the first step. Next make sure to sign a Bill of Sale contract this will protect both you and the seller of the horse. If you are not 100% sure as to whether this horse is right for you ask the seller if they would permit you to take the horse on a one week trial, so that you can ride her more and this would give the trainer you work with the chance to evaluate her as well. If they are not up for a trial period for the horse then I would take the trainer you can work with and go see the horse again, maybe on a better day. Then you could see how consistent the horse’s behavior is. The good thing about young horses is that they are very easy to work with and easy to train, versus and older horse that is more stuck in its ways. Its good that you are honest with yourself and see that the horse will need some work, and it is also good that you are going to have a professional help you. This way you will learn the correct way to train and the horse will learn the correct way to be ridden.I hope this is helpful. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.
Professional Horse Trainer and Owner of Astoria, Ltd. Equestrian Center
B.S. Degree in Equine Studies, Pre-Law and Political Science from Virginia Intermont College (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association 7 Time National Champions, and Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Champions)
Astoria, Ltd. | Feb 02, 2010
No, she sounds like a good horse who just needs some minor kinks worked out, and you sound like an experienced, thoughtful and patient rider. The main thing is that you feel safe and comfortable on and and around her. It sounds like you are. You have a trainer to work with you and the mare so you should be fine. If you’re hesitant ask about trying her out for a month or two so you can see how she works for you. I hope this helps. Good luck.
Allison | Feb 02, 2010
I think you should ask your trainer to come along with you to canter her.
that way you’ll know if you have a good horse that wont give you any shit about cantering.
Also shes sounds nice, but i bought my horse with out cantering him, and he ended up bucking every time i canter him. After a while stops, but just in case, i think you should really check her out with your trainer to get an honest opinion, and so you feel a little safer while your in the company of someone you know will take care of ya. :]
JigsawJade | Feb 02, 2010
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