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barrelrunner97 Reg. Feb 2006	Posted 2017-08-21 10:30 PM Subject: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
Mrs. BigWig Posts: 1868 Location: chasing kids and animals	Just out of curiosity how many of you are competing off OTTB?? i had one in the past thst i trained but she was not tall and lanky more QH looking. I am in the process of possibly getting another track reject as a project and possible barrel horse prospect.. Thanks in advance
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barrelrunner97 Reg. Feb 2006	Posted 2017-08-22 8:59 AM Subject: RE: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
Mrs. BigWig Posts: 1868 Location: chasing kids and animals	Bumping up!! Nobody on board is running barrels on track rejects?? ????
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roxieannie Reg. Sep 2006	Posted 2017-08-22 9:07 AM Subject: RE: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
Dog Resuce Agent Posts: 3459 Location: southeast Texas	If it works for you that is all you need. :)
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2017-08-22 9:32 AM Subject: RE: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	Theres alot of people that have horses off the track, no big deal just have the one your looking at vetted and go from there, all the ones I have bought some were awesome and a few not so awesome. I live where there are plenty and know trainers so it was easy picking.
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IRunOnFaith Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2017-08-22 2:01 PM Subject: RE: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
Expert Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX	If you have a reputable trainer you can buy from I say go for it. Just keep in mind these horses were started very early and some may have lasting damage to their joints as a result. Just be aware that some may need extra joint support and may be prone to injury after coming off the track. (Some, Not all. Every horse is different.) I used to run many off the track when I was younger and I always put them on a supplement for their joints. I took them for injections quite often as well. Most developed arthritis in their later years. I prefer ones that have never been on the track to try and avoid early joint problems, but it's all personal preference really. If my budget allowed me too, I may take another off the track, but it's just feasable right now. To me they are extra to upkeep. But again, each horse is different and the ones I had may not have been the norm.
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CrossCreek Reg. Mar 2007	Posted 2017-08-22 4:19 PM Subject: RE: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
Elite Veteran Posts: 1062 Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race!	I trained an OTTB...she made a very nice 2d horse. Bred to run and lazy as all get out...push, push, push. But no issues with her whatsoever.
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