It was really tough, but I sold “Mattee” to a client of Elizabeth Solters. Mattee is Rosies full brother. I trained “Mattee” to ride and jump bridleless. He is a really good jumper (classical hunter style). My mom showed him in IHF as a three year old and Elizabeth rode him in the IHF when he was 4. He is going to make an amazing hunter. I was really difficult selling him, but I really want to eventually move into the jumpers. I want to keep progressing as a rider. Selling “Matte” made it possible for me to purchase LaSanta and do some little construction projects at the farm. LaSanta is the first horse that isn’t really young that I will have to ride. I will miss him Mattee terribly, but he is Elizabeth’s ride. My mom and I don’t have the resources to campaign him as a top hunter. His new owner is another young person who really loves her hoprses like me. He couldn’t have a better rider and owner and I know his care will be amazing. I was not looking to sell him, but this was a perfect situation for him! It would be awesome to see him win at a major rated competition. Elizabeth will give him a great ride. I love u Matte and will really miss you! You will always have a place to retire at Carousel Farm! Lizzy
