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Merridoc horses- what's the scoop?

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Just Let Me Run
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2015-04-27 10:27 AM
Subject: Merridoc horses- what's the scoop?


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Location: Dearing, GA		I'm working with a paint Merridoc gelding. He's 5, and has had maybe 30 rides on him. We are starting to perfect his basics so we can start him on the barrels. He's been pretty sassy so far- he only lopes quietly to the right. To the left, he will duck out randomly and basically try to run away. Bunny hops are not uncommon, and his stamina is unreal.
What are your experiences with Merridoc horses? This is my first.
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UTAHCANCHASER
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2015-04-27 11:08 AM
Subject: RE: Merridoc horses- what's the scoop?



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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming		We owned an own son that we stood for many years.  He was a great horse at home but would get very hot at the track. 

We owned 2 of his daughters, one we mainly used as a broodmare and the other I bought as a started barrel horse.  The broodmare was as laid back as could be ( I rode her a few times) and gave us some nice babies. 

The other mare acted a lot like her dad.  She could flat out fly but was full of energy.  I could not warm her up anywhere near the arena and had to hand walk her up.  She was a bit flighty but started to out grow it the older she got. An old boyfriend of mine roped on her and I think she would have made a great rope horse.   Her style did not fit me so I sold her but wish I would have kept her for my sister.

I think with any horse they can all be different and I am sure the was the mares acted had a lot to do with their bottom side as well. 

Merridoc is a breeding I would for sure have more of.

 

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Runaway
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2015-04-27 11:25 AM
Subject: RE: Merridoc horses- what's the scoop?



Sorry I don't have any advice


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The Merridoc horses can be very hot and and typically fragile minded.  They seem to do best with a quiet, confident rider with quiet hands. 


 
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Just Let Me Run
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2015-04-27 1:50 PM
Subject: RE: Merridoc horses- what's the scoop?


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Location: Dearing, GA		Thanks guys. He gets hot easily, even transitioning from a jog to a lope and back down again. I think I've got my work cut out for me. Any other experiences would be greatly appreciated. 
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