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(Date Posted:04/30/2008 6:24 PM)

First a bit about me and my situation. 

I'm a member of the US military, currently in Korea and about to move to Hawaii.  Life has finally settled down enough that I can afford to have a horse again, both from a money side of things and a time side of things.   So I have decided to get one in October, which is when I will be moving to Hawaii. 

I have done a bit of research and I've discovered that quality to price wise it's often better to import a horse than to purchase one in Hawaii.  Horses are hard to find in Hawaii and good ones frequently go for 3 times what they would stateside.  After looking at the cost of shipping a horse to Hawaii (3k by plane, 1k by boat) I have decided to take my horse search to the west coast.  I am still in the information gathering stage right now. 

I have been keeping an eye on Kigers for some time now, and I figured that if I have to import from the west coast it couldn't hurt to find out if a Kiger might fit my needs.  I like them, but I don't want to fall in love with a horse that's not right for me.   So here's a bit about what I am looking for in a horse

- I'm looking for a horse that I can ride the trails with.  I would also like to do basic dressage when not out on the trails.  I don't need a dressage superstar.  I plan to use it more as a learning tool and have no desire to compete.  Would this be plausible with a Kiger?

- I'm 5'8" and while not as slender as I used to be I still have a healthy build and long legs.  I've noticed Kigers tend to be small.  Am I going to be too big? 

- I have over 15 years of experience riding w/ professional training.  I'm comfortable working with green/young horses, but I have never broken a horse.  So I would need a horse that was already saddle broke, but green is okay.  How hard is it to find a broke Kiger.  I have noticed that many of the ones avalible for sale are young or unbroken.  Is this common?

- My total "Have a horse in Hawaii" Fund is $7500ish  That's to include horse purchase and transport, to include insurance etc.   As I said it's $3000 by plane (leaving from L.A.) Or $1000 by boat, (leaving from Canada) I would prefer the plane ride, as the boat is more stressful to the horse.  That leaves about $3500 ($5500 if moved by boat) to cover the purchase and $1000 set aside for incidentals.  Is this going to be enough to get a Kiger that can meet my needs?

I'm sure I will come up with more questions but these are all I have for now.

Thank you in advance
Kate
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RE:Looking for info
(Date Posted:04/30/2008 8:53 PM)

You will find it is a buyers market for Kiger Mustangs that are already trained to ride. That they are not all small but run the hieght margins from 14 to 16 hnds with the average captive bred horse right in the middle at 15 hands. I think the Kiger Mustang is just the breed for you and in your price range. A great trail horse of good solid build and perfectly capable of training level dressage or higher in my opinion of some horses. Although they may be few and far between the great riding Kiger for sale reasonably priced, there are some good ones here on the west coast. Do you have a preference for the sex of your horse? I would love to help you search, should you not be flooded with offers. :) you can email me at fantasykiger@aol.com

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RE:Looking for info
(Date Posted:04/30/2008 9:23 PM)

I don't really have any gender preferences.  I have more experience with geldings, but I don't mind mares.  No stallions, of course.  A mare might resell better on Hawaii, should I ever be forced to sell.  I'm planning on being in Hawaii for a good long time, but life throws curve balls and I like to be prepared for any eventuality. 

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RE:Looking for info
(Date Posted:05/01/2008 1:23 PM)

We own several Kigers and I do both competition and pleasure riding and they would definetly fit what you want, I have both 14.2 hands to 16 hands the Kiger carries you diferently just make sure that you get the right personality for  you, I  can also help you look for one if you want the help, you can email me at rble455589@earthlink.net
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RE:Looking for info
(Date Posted:05/02/2008 12:41 AM)

I've run across lots of wonderful horses in my limited time hunting and decided I would really like to try to find a nice Kiger that suits my needs and personality.  And find a seller who will put up with a long distance transaction.  I live in Korea right now, I can't just pop over and look at a horse.  Any seller would have to be willing to send pics, and/or videos, and be willing to hold/wait until October to arrange transport.  I'm starting to think that finding the right seller might be harder than finding the right horse.  

So my Goals are
$3000-3500
15hh+
Broke
Seller willing to put up with me
Sound and at least mostly sane
Mare/gelding
Color not an issue (I'd prefer a horse that moves and is put together well over color)
Can be green
Willing to wait till/Ready to go in october


Thank you both for your help
My email is Kahna04@aol.com
 
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