Pictures of Isabella in Germany

[jan k]

Sometimes things work out better than you can imagine at the time. Last winter we sold Isabella (my husband's trail horse) and she was shipped to Germany. We were kept informed on how she was doing and knew she was ok.

A few month's ago I received an email from the nicest lady. She had purchased Isabella and had a few questions about her. We became internet friends and I just wanted to share some pictures she has sent me. Isabella chose Sabine as her soulmate. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

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[Barbwire]

WOW~ Those are some of the nicest pictures I've seen. Horse and rider appear to be a perfect match. Thank you! :D

[Pasogirlz]

That is a great happy ending. Love that coloring too. 8-) You will have to invite your cyber pal here. 8-)

[jan k]

Thank you Barb and Lori. They are a perfect match. I've never seen a horse look so content. Isabella was always a sweetheart. We raised her from a foal and it was really hard to let her go, but we had young ones we had to make room. She has a great home now. I am so happy for Isabella and Sabine both.

I have sent the link to Sabine and invited her to browse the forum and join us if she would like. I hope she does.

[CarolU]

Jan...that looks like heaven (I want that water crossing!!! ). I can't imagine a nicer looking pair. I have found in my travels and more importantly my sister's travels, that the Germans take incredible care of their animals. Your horse has a great home!

BTW - you bred and raised a beautiful horse. Whatever she becomes later, her foundation will always be yours. Great job.

[Moniece Dickerson]

She is just beautiful and so happy and content,I LOVE IT!!!I'm so happy for them!I too hope your friend will join us here.Is Isabella her one and only or does she have others?Your friend,Moniece

[Laura S]

Isabella is a beauty and looks very well loved and cared for. That is so nice that you can keep in contact with her new owner!

[jan k]

Thank you everyone.

Carol, the stable where Isabella lives is just beautiful. You can tell they take wonderful care of her. And, thank you for your kind remarks on her foundation. She is one of those that tries very hard to please you. Sabine taught her how to climb on the pedestal in just 3 tries. You can just tell that she trusts her. What a wonderful match.

Moniece, Sabine had 3 beautiful Peruvian Pasos. She lost 2 of them this past year. I believe she said one with DSLD. That's why she decided to look at Paso Finos. Her daughter still has the one. A very handsome boy.

Laura, yes it is nice to be able to communcate with Isabella's new owner. It definately gives you piece of mind.

[Brigitte]

Wow, some horse you raised there!!

[Fino1]

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Gosh, what great photos! And what a great soul mate for your baby.

Thanks for sharing and WELCOME to the family of AmericanPasoFinos.com!

Please continue to share, ok?

Judy[/list]

[Sabine Busch]

Hallo,
I am Sabine from Germany. Isabellas new owner. Thank you all for this nice comments. You can look Isabellas new home in the web.
:arrow: www.rittergut-elmshausen.de
You can all be sure that I do the best for this beautiful horse.
Sabine

[hast]

http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/15.gif It's so cool to see someone from Europe here. I'm Swedish, so every European here almost feels like a sister. LOL

[CarolU]

Welcome Sabine...your stable is beautiful!!! I think the trail course is awesome and the solarium for the winter is just over the top. What beautiful country too. I don't even want to know what it costs to board there.

You'll enjoy the board here. You have a very pretty horse with such a soft expression. I'm sure you'll love your Paso Fino, they are such sweet horses.

[Sabine Busch]

It is not so expensive. We live here very countrylike. In Munich or Frankfurt it is many more expensive in a compartible stable. And such stables like luxus-hotels for horses are rare in Germany. The horses who lives here gave many thanks back to their owners.

[Terri]

Oh, that is a wonderful story! and what a beautiful place to live. Sabine, congratulations on finding such a wonderful horse. It is apparent that you love her and take wonderful care of her. And welcome to our little internet community.

[Edurne]

Welcome Sabine.....you both are so wonderfully colour matched, and also in beauty. I hope you post pictures of your horsey adventures as we all like to hear from different parts of the world......my nephew will be going to the Nationals (?) in Germany...... will you be there?

[Sabine Busch]

Terri, I don't find the horse. Isabella find me. It was a lucky chance. :lol:

Edurne, no I didn't go to the European Champiochip in Germany. A few years ago we are going with our Peruvian Pasos to such Championchips. We were very succesful with our horses. But now I don't need Championchips any more. I want fun and pleasure with my horses. Nothing else. Just fun. :jumpy

[appyday]

What a beautiful horse and a beautiful farm..that grass is to die for....

[Pasogirlz]

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Glad you decided to join us. You and your horse are stunning together. But then I'm pretty partial to the buckskins, and your is a beauty.

I agree, it is so cool to have some Europeans on the forum. I just love getting all the different perspectives from other places.

[paintedhorizon]

Welcome!!! What a beautiful horse!

[JennLM]

What a great looking horse (partial to those Buckskins myself) and great looking relationship between horse and rider.

I guess this is part of the topic for this thread.. Since I was being scammed by someone overseas saying they wanted to buy my horse, how do you ensure the people far away are serious? I would surely let someone overseas buy one from us, but how do you know it's a real deal?

I would say this horse found the home it was meant for and you can clearly see it int he pictures.

Welcome to the board Sabine (beautiful name I might say).

[Moniece Dickerson]

Oh Sabine i'm so glad you came to join our group!Please tell us how you tought Isabella to stand on the potium!Your new paso friend,Moniece

[Sabine Busch]

Moniece, it was very easy.

I took one foot on the pedestal, then I praise her. In a few minutes she understand that she must stay with one foot on the pedestal and then I paise her very much. So I do this with the other foot and then she is standing with both front feet on the pedestal. Then I make a beak, we do other things.

Next day we do the same, she know what she must do for very much praise. Then I do the same with the both behind feet. It was very easy with her.

It is very important that you do this with a piece of mind and many time. No hectic!!! Let the horse thinking!!! [/img]

[jan k]

Good Morning, Sabine

You should tell everyone the story of how you and Isabella got together. People would find it interesting. Also a little about yourself and family.

Regards,

[Helene]

Sabine...Willkommen! I am posting in English, so it isn't too impolite. This forum is very educational and I have learned a lot. I looked at the website of your boarding stables and was amazed how reaonable horsekeeping there actually is. I never had horses in Germany and thought it would be astronomical. I haven't lived in Germany since the Euro was introduced.....but it looks comparable and even less than over here. A horseback riding lesson here, for example ...I've paid as much as $55.00 for...
I am originally from Schweinfurt, Germany...now live by Colorado Springs, CO. It is so nice to see pictures....gets me s bit homesick....

[Barbwire]

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It is great to have you and your beautiful horse here!

[GeorgeGuns]

Welcome Sabine!
This is a huge family of horses and their soul-mate-humans, we're a lot of fun (sometimes too much fun) and the more the merrier!

Its so heartwarming to hear of such a lovely story and to see how bonded you and Isabella are. This would make a lovely story for the magazine PFHW.

[Sabine Busch]

Perhaps we are made for each other. I don’t know. But I know that Isabella is selects me.



Dear Jan and all the other nice people who are writing here!

My english is not very good but i will try to explain a little of my story. I hope you can understand it a bit.

I am 41 years old, married, and I have a doughter. She is 17 years old. We have 3 dogs and now 2 horses.

We have had 3 Peruvian Paso horses, but 2 of them died in the last year. Picasso, he was international German Champion two times, died on tomorrow before one year. He had DSLD. Soltero, he was also international German Champion, died in March this year. He had kidney refuse. I don't know if it is the right word in english?!?! It was a horrible time. I love my horses. Now we had only the 10 years old Peruvian Paso Santorin. He is the horse of my doughter. I would not search a new horse. I was very sad.

After a few weeks I drive to Doris to test paso fino horses. I don't want another Peruvian Paso, because they can have DSLD. I know Doris Sperber since 15 years and she invites me to come. She is importing many horses from USA and Columbia since many years. I don’t want to buy a horse, just look and ride. Doris let me ride many of her horses. Young horses, show horses, pleasure, performance and classic fino horses, and Isabella.

But before I ride her first she is coming to me in a gigantic paddock with many many mares. She is coming to me and follows me like a dog. When I am going to her when she is eating she stops this and follows me. Nobody could understand this. It simply happens. She falls in love with me and I could not do anything against. I fall in love with her. Destiny? What ever? It happens and this is very good!

So I hope you could understand a little from the story.

Sabine

[Barbwire]

Your English is PERFECT! I loved your story. :D

[cowboy ed]

hello sabine, welcome to the bulletin board! i know there are other paso fino horses in germany. a stallion that my wife once owned is in germany. his name is shadow dancer mako.

i admired your equitation. are you a dressage rider?

cowboy ed

[Donelle]

Sabine, WELCOME! Your story brought tears to my eyes. I always love to hear how an animal chooses it's owner. They just somehow know who they are supposed to be with. Keep us updated on you & your family & Isabella's adventures. We love hearing from new paso owners, wherever they are from. It is so interesting to learn how other people in other countries keep & enjoy their horses.

[Sabine Busch]

Hello Ed,

you are right. I have ride many years dressage, but also jumping. Since 15 years I love riding with Paso horses. First Peruvians, now Finos.

Shadow Dancer Mako, a nice horse. You can look at him!

www.berghof-rod.de

Marie and Uli Wendel are the owners of him.

[Carol Nelson]

Welcome, Sabine! I helped a young lady from Germany named Katja find a nice little mare here in Texas. The mare's name is Jewel and she's a red Capuchino daughter. I wonder if you will ever cross paths with her. The young lady also had a buckskin Paso Fino gelding which she was selling. Katja invited me to Germany to attend your big Paso Fino festival there...unfortunately, it's a long ways away from Texas! :smile:
So sorry to hear about your Peruvians, DSLD can be a very emotionally draining thing to watch your horse go through.
Anyway, it will be fun having you visit the board...take a look at my website below, to see my horses! :D
Carol Nelson

[Sabine Busch]

How is Katjas last name? And where does she live?

[Pasogirlz]

That was a very touching story and I understood it perfectly. I hope you share many more with us.

[Carol Nelson]

Sabine, I'll send you a private message and tell you Katja's last name and I don't think she'd mind if I send you her email address. To get your private message, just click on the "You have 1 private message" link in the list above.
Let me know if you hear from her...she's a very sweet girl!

[jan k]

I just received an email from Sabine and she is in need of your thoughts and prayers.

Isabella coliced Friday and ended up having to have surgery Saturday. There was an abcess on her colon.

This is day 3 and the first 5 days after surgery are the most critical. Sabine said that Issy is receiving very small meals which she is eating well and her gut is working.

Thank you.

[JennLM]

Oh no I really hope she recovers and bounces back.

[jan k]

Thanks, Jenn. I just heard from Sabine again and she had just gotten back from visiting Isabella. She is doing much better and things are looking good for right now.

[hast]

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[Linda Y]

Oh, my. My thoughts and prayers go out to them!

[jan k]

Thank you, Elaine and Linda. Isabella is a special girl. I'll keep everyone updated as I hear more from Sabine.

[Brigitte]

Hope she's ok!

[Abejita]

How horrible! Thoughts going out

[Minouri]

Please keep us updated on her progress.

[Moniece Dickerson]

OH my goodness gracious!!!!I SOOOO hope she will be fine and all better soon!!!!!!!!The two of them are SO meant to be!!Please keep us updated!!Your friend,Moniece

[DebbieS]

I just read this thread from the beginning. What an emotional roller-coaster it was!

I hope Issy is doing better. Poor Sabine, she has been through so much with horses :cry:

Prayers to them both!

[Sabine Busch]

In the moment Isabella is OK, she is winning the 4.th round!
But we must wait and hope!
Thank you to all of you and your sympathy!
Sabine

[CarolU]

Oh Sabine, I just read the last page...I too am praying for Issy. What a scary thing and oh, so sad. Glad to hear she is doing okay now. Will keep both of you in my prayers.

[TrueStepPaso]

Those are wonderful photos.....keep up the good work! That saddle is interesting....it looks like the Bora Torsion Treeless saddle....?

[Terry Wallace]

Jan...that is G-R-E-A-T !! Congrads on such a fine match...and all the way to germany! Good work..."Paso Ambassador Kudos" to you ma'am !!

[Sabine Busch]

I am back from my visit to Isabella. She is OK today an her tests are good. She is on the right way! I am so happy!

The saddle on the pictures is an Ultra Flex Paso from USA.

[jan k]

Sabine, I am so pleased.

Isabella will make it just fine. She is a tough American :usflag: Paso Fino and she will come back 100%. Give her a hug from Dave and I.

Best Regards!

[DebJ]

Sabine, welcome to our Paso board. And all good thoughts go out to you and your lovely horse. She will be good before you know it. Glad to see someone from overseas.
Our son went to Marburg University for a school year, a few years back. He went as an exchange student. I noticed the farm was in Marburg, same place? He had a great time and we have had 7 exchange students from Hamburg through our high school exchange program. Our other son also spent 3 weeks in Hamburg.
Keep us posted on Isabella.

[Sabine Busch]

Isabella is OK. I visit her every day and she is doing well.
Perhaps we can bring her home at the end of the week.
I am soooo happy for my little yellow horse and me.
The clinic team named her little hard yellow horse.

The farm where Isabella lives in Germany is near Marburg. The "Rittergut" is ca. 20 km in the west of Marburg.
Yes, it is the city with University.

Thank you all very much for your sympathy.

[JennLM]

I am glad she is better and hope she can go home with soon.

[jan k]

Hi, All

Sabine asked that I post and let everyone know that her Isabella is on her way to recovery. She would like to thank you all for your well-wishes during this trying time.

It has been almost 2 months since Issy's surgery and she is doing very well. Last week she was allowed to be hand-walked for a half hour and this week she is being allowed 1/2 day turnout in her paddock.

Soon she and Sabine will start an exercise program to bring her back into shape.

Thanks to the doctors and diligent caretakers. And most of all to Sabine for caring so much.

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[CarolU]

Jan, thank you for the report. It is always nice to hear GOOD news.

Prayers still headed to Sabine and Issy for a quick and total recovery.

[Brigitte]

That's good to hear

[Camilla]

Just read this whole post and I have to agree with someone earlier... what an emotional rollercoaster! :shock:
So glad it sounds like a happy ending. Continued good health to beautiful Isabella and happy trails soon to her and Sabine!!
thanks for posting the lovely pics, too.

[Beth Worden]

Danke, Sabine!!!!

[Moniece Dickerson]

WONDERFUL news!!!!!!!Thank you so very much for keeping us updated!!Your friend,Moniece