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Location: TN | I've been looking to buy a weanling from some people near me with a very nice FG stud. I've been on a waiting list for a certain mare's baby and was hoping for a filly. The mare foaled recently and had a colt. He looks like a nice colt so now I'm torn...do I get the colt or wait another year or more for the mare to have a filly?Which gender do you all prefer when buying a prospect? Or does it even play into your decision? |
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Location: Four Corners Colorado | I want fillies, but thats probably because the last 3 years I've only had colts. |
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  Neat Freak
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | colts for me. I just get along with them better. I haven't ridden a mare of my own for 10 yrs or better. I had 2 nasty witchy mares to grow up with and raised a gelding out of one of them and he is a dream. Just never wanted another mare. |
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Location: Texas | I would rather have a filly. |
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Location: Up and over to the right | ^^ Umm what am I missing something? |
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 You get what you give
Posts: 13030
Location: Texas | I prefer fillies, and wanted a FDF filly last year. I got a sorrel colt with a bunch of chrome. I love that stinking horse! when BUYING horses, I look for fillies or mares. When breeding, I hope for fillies but who am I kidding, all the babies steal my heart :P. In fact, I was way closer to my colt than I was the filly we had.
Although if I get to breed one of mine to ASOF in the future, I'm hoping for a colt! |
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Location: TN | I tend to be closer to my boys so normally I lean more towards colts/geldings, but the advantage to a filly would be having the option to breed her in the future. Decisions, decisions! lol |
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 I'm not opinionated
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Location: Online | Colt!! I prefer geldings. I have mares, some are good, others are a nightmare. My geldings just have more consistent dispositions. No hormonal issues. |
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 Butter my Biscuits
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Location: MI | We definitely prefer the fillies so of course Doc gives us mainly colts, people who breed to him get the fillies. We feel a mare may have a few off days here and there, but the try and grit she has on the good days outweigh that. Also, if she gets hurt we have another option for her instead of expensive fertilizer. Third, we have 3 yearling colts and 2 two yr olds that all need castrated, so looking at a hefty vet bill that would not incur with a filly. |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | Financially speaking, I would probably want a filly.
Experience speaking, I would want a colt. I have never gotten along with mares. (I was also younger and I'm sure they took full advantage of me) I have only ever had two mares in my life and I have also only ever sold two horses in my life. I get hormonal enough for just myself... don't need to double that! |
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 Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
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Location: OH | Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. |
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| As much as I love the mare I race now, if we breed her, I want a Colt first, then if he is a nice horse, I may consider trying again for a filly. They are so unpredictable with the hormones and mood swings, but when they try, they try HARD and will give their all for you, but it has to be on their terms, while a gelding is more likely to be a strong competitor all the time, which is the major downside to my mare. I also like mares because they are much more personable I think. So it doesn't really matter to me, mares are good for their post career options. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Personally I get along better with colts/stallions/geldings. I do have a 3 year old filly and the ONLY reason I have her is because she is identical attitude etc to my stallions (they are by the same sire). If I didn't know her bloodlines inside out I would not have bought her. I will break down in a year or so and buy a filly/mare so I can cross them on my stud...I'm holding out for one from Mightybroke! |
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 Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Depends on the mare for me. Some I want fillies from and some colts. I have been so lucky so far with that too lol. I have a mare that has given me 3 colts in a row, one that has given me 3 fillies in a row and one that has given me 2 fillies in a row and is due any day (all exactly what I wanted from them). Of course, I just jinxed myself, but will probably blame you for that lol.
If you like the colt, get the colt. You can always sell him if it doesn't work out. I love little boys, they are sweeter than girls lol. |
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Location: Deep South | Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL.
You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare. |
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Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
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Location: OH | BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 11:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
Yep, that be me. LOL. Thanks---she is a nice one. Cannot wait to cross her on our Sun Frost son. |
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 That's White "Man" to You
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| BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
I thought that mare was only a breeding lease. If you are talking the one here on bhw. |
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Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
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Location: OH | Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
NO, you could buy her or she was offering the option of leasing her for a year---we bought her. |
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That's White "Man" to You
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| Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:31 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
Man I'm jealous. Good work! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 10:33 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:31 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
Well, I'm jealous of your recent aquisiton.......so, there lol. |
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Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
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Location: OH | Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:33 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:31 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
Thanks, we are pretty excited about it. Mrs. Mighty Broke was not too thrilled about another broodie, that puts us at 16, but I had to have her. LOL |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:35 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:33 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:31 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
Mrs. Mighty Broke is going to whoop you one day lol. |
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Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
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Location: OH | LRQHS - 2014-04-11 11:36 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:35 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:33 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:31 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
HHMMMM---she said almost those exact words !!!!!!!!! LOL
I just had to convince her that a mare like that doesn't come around all the time, plus she was only about an hour away from us---it was meant to be. At least that is what I told Mrs. MB. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:41 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-11 11:36 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:35 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:33 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:31 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
I just had to convince her that a mare like that doesn't come around all the time, plus she was only about an hour away from us---it was meant to be. At least that is what I told Mrs. MB.
Well, you didn't hear this from me, but Mrs. Mighty Broke has been taking MMA classes at the YMCA for a few months now. |
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Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
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Location: OH | LRQHS - 2014-04-11 11:44 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:41 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-11 11:36 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:35 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:33 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 10:31 AM Whiteboy - 2014-04-11 11:27 AM BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-11 10:22 AM Mighty Broke - 2014-04-11 9:03 AM Depends on the situation----I prefer to ride a gelding but have been riding fillies forever. Seems like I sell all the colts and end up riding the fillies that I have kept back for future broodies. We do not buy broodmares but rather breed for them---just recently I bought a broodmare and it was the first one I had bought in 12 years---cuz she was a daughter of Dash For Perks and out of a Jet Of Honor daughter---had to have her. LOL. You're the culprit! Lol! I wanted her too. Like BAD. That was a heck of a deal on that mare.
I just had to convince her that a mare like that doesn't come around all the time, plus she was only about an hour away from us---it was meant to be. At least that is what I told Mrs. MB.
BIG TROUBLE FOR ME |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | This really depends on the breeding. Some studs I breed to I think would make a good stallion prospect so I hope for a colt; on these I'm thinking of resale value. Others I really want a filly so I can keep it long term, compete on it, and have a great broodie. My kids can ride these horses. I plan to sell any good stud prospects. I try not to breed to studs that wouldn't make a nice enough foal that they couldn't produce a stud prospect or a broodmare prospect either way and most certainly an excellent performance animal. I don't breed for 'gelding' prospects. Thus, my desires are based on the breeding; however, the outcome is based on God. :) I'm usually okay either way. |
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Location: TN | LRQHS - 2014-04-11 10:01 AM Depends on the mare for me. Some I want fillies from and some colts. I have been so lucky so far with that too lol. I have a mare that has given me 3 colts in a row, one that has given me 3 fillies in a row and one that has given me 2 fillies in a row and is due any day (all exactly what I wanted from them). Of course, I just jinxed myself, but will probably blame you for that lol.
If you like the colt, get the colt. You can always sell him if it doesn't work out. I love little boys, they are sweeter than girls lol.
Good point! Thanks! I'm going to look at him Sunday so I can make a decision but I'm thinking I'll take a gamble on it and get him. Like you said if he doesn't work out like I hoped I could always sell him. |
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Location: Sunny So Cal | fillies, they try harder for you and have more of a brain |
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Location: Desert Land | Depends on if I want it for myself or to sale. I keep the fillies and sell colts. |
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Location: Oklahoma | We dont care ... just as long as their healthy. We have some clients who wont touch a filly and some who only want fillies!
We shoot for some of each so everyones happy! lol |
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Location: LaBelle, Florida | I always seam to end up riding a stallion the last 10 or so years and prior to that, geldings.
I now have a filly that is really growing on me though.
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| I used to be all about mares and fillies. Now I like my boys, the best horses I've rode have been geldings. Really I don't honestly care, both have their perks and fall backs. I would take the colt anyway. |
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Location: Living in my Promised Land | Mr Mighty Broke, congratulations. I owned her for several years. She has the best disposition and is so easy to work with. You got a good deal. |
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Location: Central Montana | I prefer to ride mares so I'd want a filly. If you want those certain bloodlines though and the colt is conformationally correct I'd go for it, you may have to wait several years to get a filly from that cross if the mare keeps foaling colts. |
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Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
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Location: OH | Linda D - 2014-04-12 11:28 AM Mr Mighty Broke, congratulations. I owned her for several years. She has the best disposition and is so easy to work with. You got a good deal.
Thanks Linda---we're pretty excited to add a mare of her caliber. |
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Filly or Colt? Which do you prefer?