RawhideRose - 2017-11-03 6:29 AM

I know, but I want to try it. So any suggestions as far as what the normal timeline is? At the end of their two year old year are they already patterned?

casualdust07 - 2017-11-03 3:04 PM Finances are going to highly decrease the ones I go to, but from what I've learned from my 3YOs this year and the trainer I go to when I need some assistance.. The 2YOs are usually on the pattern fall of their 2YO year. Some trainers have them loping through at a good clip but I don't think that's a "have to" do. Mine was slow loping the pattern by December of her 2YO year. And my trainer told me to back off of her or I would have her peak too soon, so I did. As a 3YO they really don't need to be going fast until summer. By fall they should be clocking competitively (like 2D/3D) with ease. If you are trying to make the juvenile or the winter futurities, would even lean to say they should be at least 2D if not clocking 1D by fall. If you are wanting to futurity in summer or fall, I don't think it's as critical they be clocking like monsters in the fall of their 3YO year (or 4YO if waiting until 5) so that gives you time in the winter and spring to get them peaking when you want. As far as MARKETING to sell: They better be on track as if your intentions are the juvenile. They need to be loping the pattern as an early 3YO, getting hauled most of summer, and clocking competitively in the fall. These are just my opinions and observations from what I've been doing this year. I was told my two 3YOs are on track, but I don't have the disposable income to play the game and lose :P. If my 3YO filly comes along like I hope, I may enter her in some summer and fall ones when she's more predictable.