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LRQHS
Reg. Nov 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 8:41 AM
Subject: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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 What would you like to see this horse able to do by the beginning of their 3 year old year? What are things that would catch your attention about this horse at a sale, like the LG Pro Classic Sale? Any and all thoughts appreciated :)
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barrelracr131
Reg. Aug 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 8:56 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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I'd like one saddle broke (wtc), loads, stands nicely for vet/farrier, clips, ties, and is overall quiet. It's a nice plus if they have been exhibitioned or hauled to barrel races to see the sights.

I'd even buy one that wasn't broke or really green if I liked the horse and the pedigree. 

I've never been to a sale but this is my general "likes" for a 3 yo so take this for what you will lol
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LRQHS
Reg. Nov 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 8:59 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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What about reining ability at that point? What should they know at begining of 3 year old year? Walking, trotting, loping around the barrels.....or is that too soon? 
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whohasaplan
Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2014-07-28 9:14 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....



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It depends. If I am buying one for futurity purposes then I want them slow loping or trotting around a set. Nothing fancy just correct. Broke nice and correct also. Now if I am buying one without wanting to futurity it then I am flexible. Heck, I have a 3 year old just getting broke now...... I do think if you want to get the most money at the bigger sales then having them started good is a plus. They will be in with a whole slew of prospects who are doing that so you don't want them out classed :)
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barrelracr131
Reg. Aug 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 9:21 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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LRQHS - 2014-07-28 8:59 AM What about reining ability at that point? What should they know at begining of 3 year old year? Walking, trotting, loping around the barrels.....or is that too soon? 

 I would want one giving to pressue. Breaking at the poll and moving off my legs. Trotting the barrels is a plus to a lot of people I think. 

I would also want them to be balanced. As in can lope a circle without scrambling, can bend when asked, isn't bracy. 
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Ridenrun4745
Reg. Sep 2010
Posted 2014-07-28 9:48 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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barrelracr131 - 2014-07-28 9:21 AM

LRQHS - 2014-07-28 8:59 AM What about reining ability at that point? What should they know at begining of 3 year old year? Walking, trotting, loping around the barrels.....or is that too soon? 

 I would want one giving to pressue. Breaking at the poll and moving off my legs. Trotting the barrels is a plus to a lot of people I think. 

I would also want them to be balanced. As in can lope a circle without scrambling, can bend when asked, isn't bracy. 

I would only want them trotting or loping a set of barrels if they could break at the poll, move off legs, transition b/w w/t/c well with seat/minimal bit, etc. I would not want them on the pattern at all if they weren't there.
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barrelracr131
Reg. Aug 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 9:52 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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Ridenrun4745 - 2014-07-28 9:48 AM
barrelracr131 - 2014-07-28 9:21 AM
LRQHS - 2014-07-28 8:59 AM What about reining ability at that point? What should they know at begining of 3 year old year? Walking, trotting, loping around the barrels.....or is that too soon? 
 I would want one giving to pressue. Breaking at the poll and moving off my legs. Trotting the barrels is a plus to a lot of people I think. 



I would also want them to be balanced. As in can lope a circle without scrambling, can bend when asked, isn't bracy. 
I would only want them trotting or loping a set of barrels if they could break at the poll, move off legs, transition b/w w/t/c well with seat/minimal bit, etc. I would not want them on the pattern at all if they weren't there.

Yes, good point! I agree. 
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sorrel horse ranch
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2014-07-28 10:00 AM
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I kind of just did.  I bought a 3 year old that was in the BBR sale this spring.  He didn't bring what they wanted and so they took him home.  I bought him the next day.  He is what the other people have listed.  Ties, loads, rides good in the trailer, can handle his feet easily, he loves a bath and drinks out of the water hose while taking his shower,  will come running to me when I call him from the pasture and oh he eats real well too lol.  They had hauled him to a few places away from home.  He can lope a nice smooth pattern and has a nice handle.  Just fyi I would buy another from these people any day.  Should I have bought him?  Probably not but he is the first thing I have see that wasn't priced over the moon that I have liked in probably 6 or 7 years.  Just didn't feel like I could pass him up. 
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LRQHS
Reg. Nov 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:04 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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sorrel horse ranch - 2014-07-28 10:00 AM I kind of just did.  I bought a 3 year old that was in the BBR sale this spring.  He didn't bring what they wanted and so they took him home.  I bought him the next day.  He is what the other people have listed.  Ties, loads, rides good in the trailer, can handle his feet easily, he loves a bath and drinks out of the water hose while taking his shower,  will come running to me when I call him from the pasture and oh he eats real well too lol.  They had hauled him to a few places away from home.  He can lope a nice smooth pattern and has a nice handle.  Just fyi I would buy another from these people any day.  Should I have bought him?  Probably not but he is the first thing I have see that wasn't priced over the moon that I have liked in probably 6 or 7 years.  Just didn't feel like I could pass him up. 

Tell me more lol....pedi....pics......you know what I want lol. 
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della
Reg. Apr 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:06 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....



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sorrel horse ranch - 2014-07-28 9:00 AM

I kind of just did.  I bought a 3 year old that was in the BBR sale this spring.  He didn't bring what they wanted and so they took him home.  I bought him the next day.  He is what the other people have listed.  Ties, loads, rides good in the trailer, can handle his feet easily, he loves a bath and drinks out of the water hose while taking his shower,  will come running to me when I call him from the pasture and oh he eats real well too lol.  They had hauled him to a few places away from home.  He can lope a nice smooth pattern and has a nice handle.  Just fyi I would buy another from these people any day.  Should I have bought him?  Probably not but he is the first thing I have see that wasn't priced over the moon that I have liked in probably 6 or 7 years.  Just didn't feel like I could pass him up. 

Congratulations on the horse!! I think pictures are in order ;-)
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della
Reg. Apr 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:12 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....



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LRQHS - 2014-07-28 7:59 AM

What about reining ability at that point? What should they know at begining of 3 year old year? Walking, trotting, loping around the barrels.....or is that too soon? 

I guess it depends on when the colt was started.

The horse could very well have nearly a year understand saddle and if so id expect it to be pretty far along, but if its only got 30-60 day juist basic walk trot lope stop. Regardless i would expect a nice calm managible horse, willing and one that appears to like what they are doing with a go getter type additude.

At sales (ive never been to barrel one but lots of cutting / cowhorse) I like to go early walk around the stalls, watch my picks get saddled and warmed up. I think behind the barn tells you nor about the horse than the sale preformance
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della
Reg. Apr 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:13 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....



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Lol jennifer we were typing at the same time haha
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Posted 2014-07-28 10:20 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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sorrel horse ranch - 2014-07-28 9:00 AM I kind of just did.  I bought a 3 year old that was in the BBR sale this spring.  He didn't bring what they wanted and so they took him home.  I bought him the next day.  He is what the other people have listed.  Ties, loads, rides good in the trailer, can handle his feet easily, he loves a bath and drinks out of the water hose while taking his shower,  will come running to me when I call him from the pasture and oh he eats real well too lol.  They had hauled him to a few places away from home.  He can lope a nice smooth pattern and has a nice handle.  Just fyi I would buy another from these people any day.  Should I have bought him?  Probably not but he is the first thing I have see that wasn't priced over the moon that I have liked in probably 6 or 7 years.  Just didn't feel like I could pass him up. 

You know the rules....where are the pics LOL


He sounds perfect :
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LRQHS
Reg. Nov 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:24 AM
Subject: RE: Let's pretend you are buying a 3 year old prospect at a sale.....


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That is true. There are rules......and you aren't following them......
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sorrel horse ranch
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2014-07-28 10:34 AM
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LRQHS - 2014-07-28 10:04 AM
sorrel horse ranch - 2014-07-28 10:00 AM I kind of just did.  I bought a 3 year old that was in the BBR sale this spring.  He didn't bring what they wanted and so they took him home.  I bought him the next day.  He is what the other people have listed.  Ties, loads, rides good in the trailer, can handle his feet easily, he loves a bath and drinks out of the water hose while taking his shower,  will come running to me when I call him from the pasture and oh he eats real well too lol.  They had hauled him to a few places away from home.  He can lope a nice smooth pattern and has a nice handle.  Just fyi I would buy another from these people any day.  Should I have bought him?  Probably not but he is the first thing I have see that wasn't priced over the moon that I have liked in probably 6 or 7 years.  Just didn't feel like I could pass him up. 
Tell me more lol....pedi....pics......you know what I want lol. 

You know I am computer illeterate I cannot for the life of me figure out how to post pictures.  So Ms Jennifer I will text you a picture and you can post it for me if you wish.  Sorry guys I wish I could post them.  I will also send you one of him on my back porch.  He thinks he should be with me at all times.
He is by On A Gator by Dash Ta Fame...On A Gator's dam is a daughter of On A High.
The colt's dam is Runnin Jamie by Runaway Winner and Runnin Jamie's dam is a daughter of Jim J.
Oh and when he plays in the pasture he can flat fly.   
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Reg. Nov 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:44 AM
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sorrel horse ranch - 2014-07-28 10:34 AM
LRQHS - 2014-07-28 10:04 AM
sorrel horse ranch - 2014-07-28 10:00 AM I kind of just did.  I bought a 3 year old that was in the BBR sale this spring.  He didn't bring what they wanted and so they took him home.  I bought him the next day.  He is what the other people have listed.  Ties, loads, rides good in the trailer, can handle his feet easily, he loves a bath and drinks out of the water hose while taking his shower,  will come running to me when I call him from the pasture and oh he eats real well too lol.  They had hauled him to a few places away from home.  He can lope a nice smooth pattern and has a nice handle.  Just fyi I would buy another from these people any day.  Should I have bought him?  Probably not but he is the first thing I have see that wasn't priced over the moon that I have liked in probably 6 or 7 years.  Just didn't feel like I could pass him up. 
Tell me more lol....pedi....pics......you know what I want lol. 
You know I am computer illeterate I cannot for the life of me figure out how to post pictures.  So Ms Jennifer I will text you a picture and you can post it for me if you wish.  Sorry guys I wish I could post them.  I will also send you one of him on my back porch.  He thinks he should be with me at all times.

He is by On A Gator by Dash Ta Fame...On A Gator's dam is a daughter of On A High.

The colt's dam is Runnin Jamie by Runaway Winner and Runnin Jamie's dam is a daughter of Jim J.

Oh and when he plays in the pasture he can flat fly.   

 Well, I have a new crapola phone, so I'ma have to get my good friend and secretary, Alison Tebbens to assist here lol.
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Reg. Nov 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:51 AM
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His pedigree:

 
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/runnagator2
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Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2014-07-28 10:51 AM
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I want one that moves forward willingly, in a balanced manner and stops the same way. Soft in the bridle without dropping behind the bit or overbending. Knows to move away from leg pressure. The beginnings of lateral movements are a plus. That's where my young mare was after 60 days as a 3 year old and is my favorite point to take over their training. I prefer to do the refining and installing of more advanced movements in addition to starting the pattern myself.
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barrelracr131
Reg. Aug 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:54 AM
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LRQHS - 2014-07-28 10:51 AM His pedigree:



 
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/runnagator2





 
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LRQHS
Reg. Nov 2011
Posted 2014-07-28 10:57 AM
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He's really, really nice, Linda. I'm so happy for you! 
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