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| So I've been looking for a horse, that has potential to be a good barrel horse. I found a horse at my local rescue with Doc Bar's bloodline, she is currently being fully trained by an "expert" at the rescue. I am a beginner to the whole horse world, but my mom was in Western Pleasure for many years, and trained with her horse as well.
Should I go for this horse? Personally, she seems a little long for a barrel horse, but I'm not sure if that matters. I have a few other options I've been looking at, and have a couple months or so until I'm able to adopt a horse anyhow.
I'm thinking if I do decide to adopt this horse, then by the time I am ready, she'll be already trained.
http://www.habitatforhorses.org/legs-genuine-doc-bar/
I also like the looks of these horses, they might turn out well with some training:
http://www.habitatforhorses.org/princess-jasmine/
http://www.habitatforhorses.org/bandedo/
And especially this girl
http://houston.craigslist.org/grd/4274101723.html
Tell me what you think, and if any of these could turn out to be promising! Nothing is for sure, but I'm just looking ahead of time. I still have some time before I'll be allowed to.
Also I've been told to start with a previously trained, older horse, then have a new one once I get more advanced. Personally I want to train alongside, and progress together with my horse. I can't have more than one, so I want the first one to be able to bring me just far enough.
-Thanks :)
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| I have a gelding that is that has a bunch of Doc Bar on top and Bugs Alive in 75 and Dash for Cash on the bottom. Love him, very smart and was easy to train. His only problem is that I don't go to many barrel races anymore so he is going to be headed on in the practice pen this summer to try and help give my good heading horse a break. |
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Location: Desert Land | *Cowgirls~Don't~Cry* - 2014-02-24 6:31 PM So I've been looking for a horse, that has potential to be a good barrel horse. I found a horse at my local rescue with Doc Bar's bloodline, she is currently being fully trained by an "expert" at the rescue. I am a beginner to the whole horse world, but my mom was in Western Pleasure for many years, and trained with her horse as well. Should I go for this horse? Personally, she seems a little long for a barrel horse, but I'm not sure if that matters. I have a few other options I've been looking at, and have a couple months or so until I'm able to adopt a horse anyhow. I'm thinking if I do decide to adopt this horse, then by the time I am ready, she'll be already trained. http://www.habitatforhorses.org/legs-genuine-doc-bar/ I also like the looks of these horses, they might turn out well with some training: http://www.habitatforhorses.org/princess-jasmine/ http://www.habitatforhorses.org/bandedo/... And especially this girl http://houston.craigslist.org/grd/4274101723.html Tell me what you think, and if any of these could turn out to be promising! Nothing is for sure, but I'm just looking ahead of time. I still have some time before I'll be allowed to. Also I've been told to start with a previously trained, older horse, then have a new one once I get more advanced. Personally I want to train alongside, and progress together with my horse. I can't have more than one, so I want the first one to be able to bring me just far enough. -Thanks : )
Edited by TheOldGrayMare 2014-02-24 8:49 PM
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Location: Oklahoma | I agree with the above post, I could never have trained the three year old I am working with right now without the experience I had on a barrel horse that already knew what it was doing. It would be better to learn on an already experienced horse and then move on to training young horses |
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| Doc Bar definetely has been a great horse for many. They are very versatile. Princess Jasmine I would pass. Hives can be a pain and known problems are not something you want to get involved in right off the bat.
I also wouldnt go with the buckskin, too young.
As far as training along side your horse make sure you have a trainer to assist you. This can happen if you are under supervision of someone experienced.
The craigslist horse, seems nice enough but it states confident beginner or intermediate rider. I dont think you are at that caliber yet from your post.
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Location: Alberta | I will also agree with getting an already trained horse AND still work with a trainer.
When I started barrel racing I bought an unbroken 3 year old and did it all myself (learned with the horse), GRANTED I have been around horses my whole life and rode everything from breed shows to feedlot. BUT barrel racing is not as simple as just going around 3 barrels, if I could go back I'd probably find a more experience horse to start with.
FOR YOU I would strongly suggest finding a respectable barrel trainer in your area and ask him/her to find you a horse....take your time and find the right horse, not the right now horse that's cheap.
My thoughts on all those horses, the last is the only one close to what you say your horse experience would be....doesn't mean I'd say buy....good luck....
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Location: Phoenix | dream_chaser - 2014-02-24 8:02 PM I will also agree with getting an already trained horse AND still work with a trainer.
When I started barrel racing I bought an unbroken 3 year old and did it all myself (learned with the horse), GRANTED I have been around horses my whole life and rode everything from breed shows to feedlot. BUT barrel racing is not as simple as just going around 3 barrels, if I could go back I'd probably find a more experience horse to start with.
FOR YOU I would strongly suggest finding a respectable barrel trainer in your area and ask him/her to find you a horse....take your time and find the right horse, not the right now horse that's cheap.
My thoughts on all those horses, the last is the only one close to what you say your horse experience would be....doesn't mean I'd say buy....good luck....
I agree! Most of the rescue horses don't look broke, or they require an advanced rider. Bad idea.
I agree with finding a trainer and having them help you find a horse. They know exactly what to look for. |
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Location: Fort Bragg North Carolina | Had a gelding w fantastic bloodlines w doc bar he was a complete lunitic told myself ill never own another w doc bar breeding lol he was that bad. But 1 horse in a bloodline really doesn't matter I'd look at conformation and an overall breeding and of course the horse and personality. |
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