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Location: midwest mama | I have a legit 1D horse that I have been offered a lot of money for. He is nicely broke and fun, but is also fairly high maintenance (special shoeing, special diet, etc.) I love him, but I really don't want to barrel race anymore. I really want to trail ride and have fun but not race.
If you owned this horse would you sell him or keep him? I'm struggling with the guilt of having/keeping such a nice horse for a "ride around" when I know he could go and win a lot in the barrel pen with someone else.
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| If he suits you, your desires, and you are ok with maintaining a trail horse the way he needs to be maintained - then he doesn’t know he’s a 1d barrel horse, he’s your trail buddy and he’s happy.
If he isn’t the worlds best trail horse and you really don’t want to spend the kind of money and time maintaining his comfort level that he needs - then consider pricing him to the right home.
I struggle to keep one worth good money in the barn if I’m not utilizing him. |
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Location: Missouri | If someone were offering me a good deal of money for the horse and were willing to properly keep the horse up with special diet and other needs and I wasn't planning to barrel race on said horse, I'll be honest, I'd have a hard time not selling. But that's just me.  |
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I bet he would be more then happy to be just your trail riding horse |
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| Depends on the horse -- does he like sitting at home? I have had horses that go downhill sitting really fast and others that are very happy to just relax and go for the odd trail ride.
Depends on the person -- will they do right by by his needs and know when they cant be meet and retire him
Depends on me -- deep down am I really done running barrels? Is this a heart horse or just a good horse im ok with somebody else loving? |
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | All horses die. Someone is going to eat the value of this horse. Take the money while it is offered. If he is that good on barrels he enjoys them. |
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| It sounds like you've already made up your mind with the guilt you're facing of keeping him. If you're wanting out, don't beat yourself up over selling him to someone that will use him to his potential and enjoy running barrels on him. With the money you get from selling him, you could buy a dependable trail horse that's less maintenance and be fulfilled in your heart, knowing he is out having fun, you are too, and you're not weighed down just by seeing him standing around in your pastures.
My husband and I have decided "everything is for sale" when it comes to our horses, and I can understand in certain situations, sentimental value outweighs practicality (there are a few of our horses it would take BIG bucks to buy mainly because their sentimental value is worth more than what's practical), but if someone sees the potential and skill in one of your horses and wants to pay the money you're asking (which I'm guessing you have him priced accordingly), why not?
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Life is short and often hard to find a good horse that fits. So if I find the love of my life in an equine partner I hold on to them. Even if I am not using them to their full potential but giving them all the care and love they need, that is enough for me. A horse doesn't know they should be an Olympic Stadium jumper or top 1D horse. But if all you do is play around at home and open shows and you are having fun, that is enough. I'm getting old enough that I want a partner I can enjoy when I can enjoy them. |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | I'm gonna agree with Miss Roxie and Miss Krystal---if he loves you and you love him, if that bond is there, would y'all both be happy without each other? But y'all also know me---when they come to my house it's for life!!! (Sometimes I wish my heart wasn't the way it is about animals, but it's how He made me, so. . . . )
Please let us know what you decide and sending hugs for you because I know it's tough making that decision  |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Chandler's Mom - 2018-06-17 4:12 PM I'm gonna agree with Miss Roxie and Miss Krystal---if he loves you and you love him, if that bond is there, would y'all both be happy without each other? But y'all also know me---when they come to my house it's for life!!! (Sometimes I wish my heart wasn't the way it is about animals, but it's how He made me, so. . . . ) Please let us know what you decide and sending hugs for you because I know it's tough making that decision
Yep when I bond with any animal ITS NOT FOR SALE, lol. They are here for life and I dont have to worry about if they are being taken care of somewhere down the road. I have kicked myself a few times for selling one of my horses cause I did not care for where they ended up after I did sell them to a good home and that good home sold them after a few years to another person that rode the crap out of them and cripple a nice horse. But a horse is a horse who cares THEY say where they end up horses dont have any feelings they say.  |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2018-06-17 4:12 PM
I'm gonna agree with Miss Roxie and Miss Krystal---if he loves you and you love him, if that bond is there, would y'all both be happy without each other? But y'all also know me---when they come to my house it's for life!!! (Sometimes I wish my heart wasn't the way it is about animals, but it's how He made me, so. . . . )
Please let us know what you decide and sending hugs for you because I know it's tough making that decision
And this is how I've ended up with a 28 and 27 yr old at my house, one we got as a 4yr and the other has been in the family since she was 2. |
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| If the horse were mine, I would sell. Simply because you could keep a portion back and buy yourself a nice trail mount.
Selling a winner to someone else is pretty fun to follow.
There are a lot of horses out there, and each time I have sold a horse I have always loved the next one just as much.
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Location: in the ozone | Southtxponygirl - 2018-06-17 3:38 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2018-06-17 4:12 PM I'm gonna agree with Miss Roxie and Miss Krystal---if he loves you and you love him, if that bond is there, would y'all both be happy without each other? But y'all also know me---when they come to my house it's for life!!! (Sometimes I wish my heart wasn't the way it is about animals, but it's how He made me, so. . . . ) Please let us know what you decide and sending hugs for you because I know it's tough making that decision
Me three! My one horse could bring a good chunk of change BUT I know he has PSSM2. No matter how well someone would tell me they'd care for him, he'll never leave - as any of the others.
Something else - some people think "any horse" can be a trail horse. If you're just plodding around a field, then maybe. But if you are doing some serious trail riding - mountains, any kind of rugged terrain, and where you run into various wild critters (talking bears, moose, mountain lions, etc), it takes a GOOD horse. Some can do both & do both equally well (I had one like that - show, game, & hit the mountains) but not all are geared that way. |
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Location: Arkansas | whoapony07 - 2018-06-17 9:01 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2018-06-17 4:12 PM
I'm gonna agree with Miss Roxie and Miss Krystal---if he loves you and you love him, if that bond is there, would y'all both be happy without each other? But y'all also know me---when they come to my house it's for life!!! (Sometimes I wish my heart wasn't the way it is about animals, but it's how He made me, so. . . . )
Please let us know what you decide and sending hugs for you because I know it's tough making that decision
And this is how I've ended up with a 28 and 27 yr old at my house, one we got as a 4yr and the other has been in the family since she was 2.
Yep, I know the feeling---have a 39 year old I've had for almost 19 years and 23 year old I've had for 18!!!! They'll be laid to rest on the farm when that day comes. |
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Location: Adopt a homeless pet - www.petfinder.com! | whoapony07 - 2018-06-17 9:01 PM Chandler's Mom - 2018-06-17 4:12 PM I'm gonna agree with Miss Roxie and Miss Krystal---if he loves you and you love him, if that bond is there, would y'all both be happy without each other? But y'all also know me---when they come to my house it's for life!!! (Sometimes I wish my heart wasn't the way it is about animals, but it's how He made me, so. . . . ) Please let us know what you decide and sending hugs for you because I know it's tough making that decision And this is how I've ended up with a 28 and 27 yr old at my house, one we got as a 4yr and the other has been in the family since she was 2.
Edited by Calangelo 2018-06-19 7:51 AM
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Location: Texas | OldSchoolCowgirl - 2018-06-16 8:08 PM
I have a legit 1D horse that I have been offered a lot of money for. He is nicely broke and fun, but is also fairly high maintenance (special shoeing, special diet, etc.) I love him, but I really don't want to barrel race anymore. I really want to trail ride and have fun but not race.
If you owned this horse would you sell him or keep him? I'm struggling with the guilt of having/keeping such a nice horse for a "ride around" when I know he could go and win a lot in the barrel pen with someone else.
HELP!
Lots of 1D horses are high maintenance, so don't let that make you feel like he's tarnished or something.
To answer your question- he's your horse, if he makes you happy sitting in a pasture eating then keep him and love him. If you want to make some money and get something that suits your new desires then sell him. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Calangelo - 2018-06-19 7:49 AM
whoapony07 - 2018-06-17 9:01 PM Chandler's Mom - 2018-06-17 4:12 PM I'm gonna agree with Miss Roxie and Miss Krystal---if he loves you and you love him, if that bond is there, would y'all both be happy without each other? But y'all also know me---when they come to my house it's for life!!! (Sometimes I wish my heart wasn't the way it is about animals, but it's how He made me, so. . . . ) Please let us know what you decide and sending hugs for you because I know it's tough making that decision And this is how I've ended up with a 28 and 27 yr old at my house, one we got as a 4yr and the other has been in the family since she was 2.
Yep, that's me!!!!! |
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