I’ve been around horses my whole life but never had an ounce of interest until late 2011. To be honest, I’m not quite sure what sparked my interest. I remember that I had been watching horse videos on YouTube, and ignorant me was thinking about the romanticized version of horses. Ya know, jumping a 5’ fence with no hands, galloping bareback and bridleless on a beach, developing a unbreakable bond. Shortly thereafter, I began looking at for sale ads.
I had my heart set on a Fjord because I had always heard about how gentle they were and I loved their look. I tried one Fjord, Tonka, but decided he was a no go. With two riding lessons under my belt, I tried Ypke and immediately fell in love with her. She was kind, tolerant, and on the lazier side; she seemed like the dream beginner horse!
It just so happens that I purchased her on the start of Daylight Saving Time and forgot to set the clocks ahead, making me TWO HOURS LATE picking her up. Talk about a lousy and embarrassing second impression. March 11, 2012, was the day when I bought Ypke and the rest is history!
I love Fjords! Sometimes, you just know when the horse is meant for you :)
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