The horse (is a horse of course, unless it's...)

Anyway, I agreed to invest (if you haven't seen my other post on the Misc board). My Virgo is so damn chipper since I told him I'll do it (he always is with me, but... just seems dif, more loving I guess).

I gave a lot of thought to it and did a bit of research (even emailed my vet) - he first offered like late June/early July. Pulled back and said I was out because I didn't make a split decision (yeah, like I can do that!).

So, now that I said yes, he can either be:

1) ecstatic because of the extra money (which he doesn't really need)
2) feels somehow bonded to me (would this be good or bad at this point?)
3) knows that I trust him and believe in him (which I tell him)

And, its on the up and up - he got the form from the track today, I'm going to fill it out and we're going in to have it notarized and submitted it this weekend.

So, I'm going to be partners (well, 75/25 split) in a race horse with this guy - you all know I've only been with this guy for 3 months.

This seems awfully fast for a Virgo - he's not going to be tied down, but tied none-the-less!

Thoughts—?

And for those who didn't see it... here is a pic of my horse 🙂

told ya I only get 25% LOL

LMFAO wtf!!!!!

now he digs into your pocket book....this is getting more and more interesting by the minute lol

Posted by tiki33
now he digs into your pocket book....this is getting more and more interesting by the minute lol

Isnt it? *Grins as he takes his seat for the show*

Posted by VirgoHero

Posted by tiki33
now he digs into your pocket book....this is getting more and more interesting by the minute lol

Isnt it? *Grins as he takes his seat for the show*

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front row preferably with some buttered popcorn...my treat (:

Tiks & VH: This isn't me just handing him over money, it's legal and binding and I'll be on the books at the track. Of course, I have to figure out how this all works on my taxes now.

I believe that I can only write off any expenses and losses for 3 yrs.

Posted by lildol
Tiks & VH: This isn't me just handing him over money, it's legal and binding and I'll be on the books at the track. Of course, I have to figure out how this all works on my taxes now.

Oh I'm well aware of it. But nothing like ribbing ya purely out of fun 😛 Always pick on the people on like!

@VH: Wouldn't want ya any other way 😉

(I get picked on daily by My Virgo... why should I expect any less from you 🙂)

The other thing about this is someone said on another post I should let him do things for me - THIS is something he wants to do for me. He has said he thinks it will be fun for me and will give me the opportunity to make some money. By the same token, it is something we can do together (I have a lot to learn, but he walks me through every step of the way - he can provide assistance to me in that manner since I don't need it in any other fashion). Sure, he could sell my portion to me for $ 1, but I also realize the upkeep costs and, unlike most deals like this, I do not have to pay for the upkeep (and, really, my investment is minimal - and, most definitely others would say he was crazy at the $ amount). I already help him by getting feed and bedding for the horse (and, he always pays), so I might as well get something in return.

This was a well weighed decision.

But, that gets away from the purpose of my post. I wonder if and how this might change the dynamics of our relationship (although, I am already quite involved with the money aspects of what he does... so, being partners in an investment, probably won't change a thing really).

His reasoning though, as I stated originally... I don't think it's money. Maybe it is genuinely just something to do for/offer me and has nothing to do with somehow being tied to me or knowing that I believe in him (he is the trainer after all).

the change will manifest itself soon...be patient lildol

@Tiki: How would you think, it's a business deal... I analyzed it as such, he presented it as such, and reiterated it to be so after I indicated I wanted to engage in the transaction - if it wasn't, we wouldn't be signing papers, I would be just handing over money like a fool. I was all about making sure this was being done on the up and up.

You said "I wonder if and how this might change the dynamics of our relationship" and my response was be patient, that change will show soon, give it a couple weeks/months (6 weeks to 6 months maybe less) and you will see that change. Business never really make people fall more in love if that's what your getting at, business typically is just business, I dunno what you expect more of by your actions but I know whatever you think or wish or hope to happen will show itself soon.

Yes, business is just that business... but, the fact he didn't have to makes me wonder what the angle is here (and it's not money). I guess that was why I posted. And there may be no angle what-so-ever, it may be just that this is something he wanted to do for/offer me as there is nothing else.

Oh I see your point, I hate to make any assumptions especially the assumption that him doing this deal with you means more love and affection for you.

No, not particularly - I didn't think me engaging would result in such... in fact, he wanted me to go to Saratoga w/ him and I couldn't and that could be what the extra attention was, he's going to be gone for two days and wanted me to go with him.

It's OUR child (I always ask him about OUR boy) LOL although he ALWAYS says he is my horse... that's sweet IMO (been saying it for like a month now)