No, he's not coming back. Sammi still loves him and just showed off a canter video where he looks relaxed and forward and... happy. Great job to the both of them!
BUT. I went out with Shelby and a new friend last night from the Saddlebred world, who just happens to live in Aiken, and heard the most unbelievable things about the trainer Jenna got him from. All I have to say is, Andi is so lucky. Soooo lucky. Apparently his story is not even a little bit unusual if your horse came from her barn- skinny, anxious, and ready to unravel as soon as he's not ridden by a "very strong" rider. Poor guy.
And here's the thing. You're probably thinking, just like I was at the table- yeah, yeah, sure sure, I met you online and you're a horse person, so I am going to take what you say with like.. 2 grains of salt. EXCEPT she googled this person and... apparently she has been arrested for starving horses, and being involved with shady ass barns. And everything this woman said she could back up with legit news sources- so I'm inclined to believe her. I mean.. I know what Andi looked like and acted like when I got him.. And furthermore, HOW I got him.. Geez. Again, poor Andibug..
Which just makes it so so much better than he has found Sammi, who spoils him with better treats than I ever would (Um.. frosted horse treats. Sherwood, don't get your hopes up! LoL), and just... loves him to death. A perfect home for the Andi Lovebuggin'. Amen.
I feel like your HOW you got him and providing Andy with a “safe landing” makes me, Jenna, look like a monster. Thanks for that, Abbi.
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