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| After looking at the colts I am not 100% in love with the sorrel colt that caught my eye.
He was pretty broncy and snorty and I just don't want those kinds of horses anymore, BUT we are coming HOME with one of two (or maybe both) of these! But now I just need help deciding which one! (I have permission from the ranch to post).
They are out of old ranch stock so pedigree wouldn't mean much to anyone but us.
The dun is a yearling. He was so gentle and sweet. He followed us all over the corral, buried his head in my chest and soaked up all the attention we would give.
The chestnut is a 4 year old, was started as a 2 year old and then turned out. He is also gentle, although maybe not as gentle as the colt.
ETA - The pictures of the 4 year old aren't as good but there were 7 other attention hungry colts in the pasture who were making it almost impossible!
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 Tried and True
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Location: Where I am happiest | Let us know what you decide. The Dun colt looks like he's going to be a big boy! |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | I'm kinda liking the look of that yearling dun!! :) |
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Common Sense and then some
Location: So. California | Those are some well fed colts!
I'm partial to the sorrel, he is older, short back, but would muscle up nicely and you can start training him sooner.
However, go with YOUR gut and pick the one the best suits you. Both look like very nice using horses. It's going to be a tough decision!
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 Namesless in BHW
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | I like the yearling. |
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 Not Afraid to Work
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| I guess it depends what you're wanting. I like them both but love the dun and like the way you described him! That is definetely my kind of horse. |
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Location: Northwest Florida | I love the yearling! But I vote BOTH.  |
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| Both!!! |
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 Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | Both |
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| I always go with the one with the better mind and personality. |
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| I like the Dun yearling for sure! From the sounds of your post, you like him too. haha
The sorrel really reminds me a lot of the mare in my profile picture when we first saw her. She was a 4 year old who had been cowboy broke as a 2yo and then turned out to pasture and she was HUGE (Tall and WIDE). So huge she barely fit in the trailer (we had to haul her in the back slot because we couldn't get the divider shut!). He has the same kind eye that I fell in love with on the mare. She's been with us for a bit over 6 years now, and she is a keeper. Longest time her owner has ever owned a horse (she is a trainer, so she just buys, trains, sells). A few horses have came and went since her, and yet she's still here. It's definately the personality, and he looks like he has a similar one (smart, mostly sweet, orney at times, with some quirks). I see it in his eyes and his face. haha |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Obviously both!!!! |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | They both look made to last. If you get the yearling you'll be riding it this next year. The four year old will be ready to go immediately. Go with your personal preference. I don't think you'll go wrong either way. A vet check (xrays of hocks & stifles) might also help, just to make sure both are developing normally. |
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| Of course you need both! One to ride now, and one to watch grow up! |
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Location: Borger, Tx | Uhmmmm DUH....buy both of them
Just outta curiosity, do you have a pic of the original colt? I love them snorty ones:)
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| I didn't take a good picture of him sorry. After getting in the pen with them I was no longer interested in him so I didn't even think of taking a picture. |
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| .I vote Chestnut 4 year old. I love red heads and he looks like my gelding. But I also like that he's started and at a good age to go on with. I like his conformation and he's a stunner. BUT that's my personal feeling and how I'd choose. You met them so you know tons more than we do about them and I agree with others go with your gut. Or go with both! The dun is very very nice as well! |
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Location: Florida | The 4 year old looks to be downhill. That can be hard to ride, especially if he cows a barrel.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I like that Dun colt myself |
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Location: Okemah,OK | Is it just picture angle or is the dun pretty straight thru the hocks? |
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