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Hi everyone!  I'll keep this short...my name is Karen Allen, I work for Novell,
Inc. as a Software Engineer for Netware for Unix.

I have just recently purchased Naliim, who is a 3 year old Egyptian Arab
Stallion.  He is being gelded today.  He is a dream come true for me.  I have
waited all my life for this opportunity.  I grew up in a small town in Idaho
and always dreamed of having a horse...as a child I would pretend I was a
horse that could run fast and graceful.  As a teenager I would use that 
imagery to help me win track events...funny, huh?  There were no stables
where I grew up, leasing a horse was unheard of.  If you didn't have a farm
with a place to keep a horse, you just didn't get to own a horse.

I had friends with horses and was able to ride with them occasionally, but
I didn't have the opportunity to take formal lessons and become involved until
about two years ago.  A friend of mine introduced me to the world of Stables
and horse boarding.  Until then, I still had the belief that you had to own
land before you could own a horse.  BOY, am I grateful for boarding STABLES!!

I have been taking formal lessons for two years now, and finally purchased my
first 'show quality' horse.  I had a Morgan gelding for a couple of months,
but he really wasn`t cut out for the ring...he preferred being a hick trail
horse, so I sold him to a very sweet cowboy.

I have posted a couple of times for advice with my Morgan and have really
learned a lot in the short few months I had him...but I have so much more to
learn...I read this news group faithfully and enjoy the education and 
diversity it provides.  There are so many knowledgeable people that are so
helpful and kind on this thread that it is such a pleasureful way to begin
the day.  I recognize the names of those who post frequently and feel like
they are almost family...even tho' I've not met anyone in person, yet.

Because I have had to wait so long for horse ownership, I hold the opportunity
in high esteem.  I envy those who had horses from childhood, but I'm catching
up!!  There will come a day that I can work with horses for a living...until
then, I am honored to learn from all of you and your experiences.  

It is a pleasure to meet you all!!!

Karen.