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Location: Loma Linda, CA | Hey there! I really don't post often. Generally I read everyones posts more than anything... I never have anything to say lol!
But I feel like just kinda posting about something.
So I'm moving from Phoenix to So Cal in a matter of weeks. The ponies will be coming, but I'm leaving them to the trainer for a while. Not sure how long... Till they are done?
My training fees are a house payment lol! Am I crazy? :P
I'm excited though! I am so confident in the trainers! They consistently develop 1D horses that aren't necessarily bred for barrel racing!
They give them a reining foundation and go from there.
The horses I am sending are 9 (my green broke AQHA cow bred mare who is skiddish with new people and has bolted in the past) who I'm hoping can really get her to learn to be a horse and less of an untrusting mare (I can dream).
And my 7 year old paint gelding who has become hard mouthed and just doesn't understand a lot (he was owned by a couple who were complete beginners and once he became hard mouthed and how he is they made him a pasture puff >.<)
The gelding I know for sure will excel and be at least a 2D/3D horse. The mare if she can get over her issues will definitely be a 1D horse! She has it in her! She and I bond fairly well. But holy cow I'll have spent $6-$9k when all is said and done! I'm just a poor college student with rodeo aspirations! Eeek. >.<
Has anyone ever put a reining foundation on their horses? How did it work for you? What are your training stories? Has anyone ever spent that much on training? Hopefully the future checks I win will pay for the training one day! :P |
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Location: Four Corners Colorado | If I was going to spend that much money I would invest in horses bred for the job.
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Location: Deep South | I agree with equus..
People spend that much on training all the time, but I wouldn't unless i realistically saw the potential. 9yo, green broke, with issues, doesn't scream potential to me no matter how great your "bond" is. 7yo pasture puff doesn't do much for me either.
If you want to invest in a good trainer I am whole heartedly for that, and think more people should! Especially putting a reining handle on your horses. But if money is an issue, like you indicated, I wouldn't waste mine, I would save it sell off these horses, invest in the nicest prospect I can afford and send THAT horse to the trainer. For $6-9k you can have a heck of a lot nicer horse than either of these are likely to be. |
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Location: In a happy place | I wouldn't invest that money in those type horses. |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | BamaCanChaser - 2014-04-23 7:26 PM
I agree with equus..
People spend that much on training all the time, but I wouldn't unless i realistically saw the potential. 9yo, green broke, with issues, doesn't scream potential to me no matter how great your "bond" is. 7yo pasture puff doesn't do much for me either.
If you want to invest in a good trainer I am whole heartedly for that, and think more people should! Especially putting a reining handle on your horses. But if money is an issue, like you indicated, I wouldn't waste mine, I would save it sell off these horses, invest in the nicest prospect I can afford and send THAT horse to the trainer. For $6-9k you can have a heck of a lot nicer horse than either of these are likely to be.
Ditto. I'd sell them both, save my training $$ and buy a younger horse that is ready to be pushed in the pen and needs seasoned. |
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Location: Loma Linda, CA | True. I could do that. My pasture puff is one I raised as a baby, sold off, got back. So he's not leaving again. He is bred for barrels, just didn't get the start he needed.
The mare well... we will see what happens. Worst case I sell her later on.
I have the money for training. Excuse my 'poor college kid' statement. It was meant as a joke lol! I make plenty, but I am also a college student. :P But I work hard. I prefer cow breds on barrels believe it or not. The other half just finished med school hence our move. And I'm in school to be a doc too! One day we will own the finest of the fine horses! Lol.
But I am curious as to others trainer stories :)
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | Phxbarrel - 2014-04-23 10:42 PM
True. I could do that. My pasture puff is one I raised as a baby, sold off, got back. So he's not leaving again. He is bred for barrels, just didn't get the start he needed.
The mare well... we will see what happens. Worst case I sell her later on.
I have the money for training. Excuse my 'poor college kid' statement. It was meant as a joke lol! I make plenty, but I am also a college student. :P But I work hard. I prefer cow breds on barrels believe it or not. The other half just finished med school hence our move. And I'm in school to be a doc too! One day we will own the finest of the fine horses! Lol.
But I am curious as to others trainer stories :)
Ok, then I wouldn't sell. But I'd pull them out of training and just enjoy them. THEN I'd save my training money and buy a nice prospect and put THAT one in training. |
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Location: Loma Linda, CA | There won't be a prospect for a while :)
Years even after I am done with school for sure. These two will be what I have till they are too old to run or nearly too old to run.
I am merely just curious on other peoples training stories.
Edited by Phxbarrel 2014-04-23 11:06 PM
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The Advice Guru
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| I usually train my own, but had too many this year so I sent one out for 2 months of barrel work. She has the foundation, a nice pattern and now just needs to be hauled and exhibitioned.
If you want to do it, don't commit to a time, pick a trainer that suits your style, get monthy video updates, and figure out how finished you want them.
If you want a finished horse some trainers charge on top of the monthly fee the hauling and entering expense, and if the horse wins then you need to figure out how to split that.
If you are in med school you won't have time to ride, but it will be a pretty good feeling once you are done you can jump on and compete and not have to worry about training. |
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Location: Central Texas | I, like you, have sent horses to the trainer to get broke or for barrel training and have been greatly disappointed in the lack of handle and the lack of knowledge that something was wrong with my horse. Believe me, I have been through a lot. Some are "top trainers". I need a horse light, super broke, for me to run barrels on. I expect one to do it on their own with minimal help from me. I want collection, head tucked, responsivness, quickness when I ask for something. I live in Texas and am sending my horses to Southern California to Melanie Southard to be trained. She can do more in 1 week then most in 1 month. She will not push one but does know how to get one broke!. I am sending 2 of mine to her in May. If you want a good foundation she can do it. She has been to NFR 3 times and has made several 1D Winners from cheap prospects. She will tell you if your horse has ability or if there is a physical problem. She is HONEST and will not take your money. I sent you a PM with her number. She also gives lessons. You won't be disappointed, she will put a great handle on them! |
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