I can tell you this. She didn't have the horse vet-checked first, even though I told her to, based on what I have seen on here. She doesn't have a farrier, she doesn't plan on giving it any shots or having it be seen by a vet. Does that piss me off? Yep. I watched the horse threads for weeks before she bought it and asked some questions and asked her some questions and gave her the advice I read on here. Basically, she's bought a horse for $3,000, unchecked by a vet, not having any luck riding it, bought a CHEAP saddle on line (like less than $200) and is whining about the horse. So, I'm done with trying to help her. I tried to tell her what you all said, but she wouldn't listen. You know, it's one thing to have a horse when you're a kid and you have it at a stable or ranch, like I did ..it's another thing to have one on your own at your own property. If I EVER decide to ride again, I would lease.