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Location: NE Texas | Hi All,
First off, sorry if I've posted this in the wrong place or if this topic was recently discussed. I'm a newbie to the site!
Long story short.... I grew up riding but got out of it around the age of 20 (for school and work) and now approaching 40 I'm getting back into it. My mom raises thoroughbred races horses (slowing getting out of it due to age/health reasons) and she gave me her favorite filly/mare that she raised. I've had Grey Baby (registered name "Silver Blush") for a month and shes learning the woah-stop pretty well - our biggest problem has been learning that she needs to have brakes. She only raced once but was in training for several months last year and earlier this year. She's already starting to flex and move off leg pressure.
I grew up riding Quarter Horses and I did really well in Playdays/Barrels - just about any agility sport and I was up for it! My real question is - what is everyone's thoughts on an almost 16 hand high thoroughbred filly/mare doing well against the Quarter & Quarter crosses?
Pic attached - she's not as tall and lanky as some thoroughbreds. I guess at the end of the day I really won't know until I do it. Starting the barrel pattern this weekend - of course at a walk and trot so it will be a while before I see if she can "burn & turn" with the rest of them.
All feedback is appreciated!
Thanks much, Charlie
Edited by reese_tx 2014-11-21 9:41 AM
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | email it to me and I can attach it for you.
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Location: NE Texas | Thank you! I just emailed two pics to you. |
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Location: Central Texas | I am patterning an OTTB right now and I can't be more pleased with the way he is handling things. He is 16 hands and basically looks like your normal TB, nothing short about him. He handles/feels a little different than my QH's on the pattern and I like the way he is turning out so far. I know several people who have run TB's or TB crosses and do well. Go for it and enjoy yourself and the experience. |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Let's see if I can make this work. I like her!
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | I have a 2 yr old TB that is in race training right now. She won't run until she's 3, but she has a very quarter horse build to her. I wouldn't hesitate. |
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Location: NE Texas | Yep, that's my girl! She's 4 years old... Haven't started the pattern yet as we're still working on bending at the poll reining - but probably this weekend as she's picking things up very very fast. |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | I truly wouldn't rush her. I would make sure you have a nice whoa/stop on her. That she's flexing, bending, moving over leg, etc. |
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Location: NE Texas | I like her too and would go for it! I know of a full TB that is wicked and has been for almost 15 years. Good luck to you and go get em! |
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Location: NE Texas | GLP - 2014-11-21 9:48 AM
Nice mare!
Thanks GLP! |
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Location: NE Texas | ampratt - 2014-11-21 9:43 AM
I am patterning an OTTB right now and I can't be more pleased with the way he is handling things. He is 16 hands and basically looks like your normal TB, nothing short about him. He handles/feels a little different than my QH's on the pattern and I like the way he is turning out so far. I know several people who have run TB's or TB crosses and do well. Go for it and enjoy yourself and the experience.
Encouraging... thanks ampratt! |
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Location: NE Texas | total performance - 2014-11-21 9:50 AM
I truly wouldn't rush her. I would make sure you have a nice whoa/stop on her. That she's flexing, bending, moving over leg, etc.
Agreed Total Performace! And lots of trail riding... I will not be running her for a long time as she already knows very well how to do that. I'm in no hurry. |
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Location: NE Texas | Herbie - 2014-11-21 9:51 AM
I like her too and would go for it! I know of a full TB that is wicked and has been for almost 15 years. Good luck to you and go get em!
Thanks Herbie! I'm also in NE Texas so maybe I'll see ya at some events before too long. :)
If so - better hope we're not in the same bracket!! ha! I kid... sorta. :p |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | reese_tx - 2014-11-21 9:55 AM Herbie - 2014-11-21 9:51 AM I like her too and would go for it! I know of a full TB that is wicked and has been for almost 15 years. Good luck to you and go get em! Thanks Herbie! I'm also in NE Texas so maybe I'll see ya at some events before too long. : ) If so - better hope we're not in the same bracket!! ha! I kid... sorta. :p
Herbie has 2 very, very nice youngsters! Do I hear a challenge??  |
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Location: NE Texas | Hey, where ya at???? |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Herbie - 2014-11-21 10:10 AM Hey, where ya at????
In the sales arena! UGH!! |
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Location: NE Texas | total performance - 2014-11-21 10:09 AM reese_tx - 2014-11-21 9:55 AM Herbie - 2014-11-21 9:51 AM I like her too and would go for it! I know of a full TB that is wicked and has been for almost 15 years. Good luck to you and go get em! Thanks Herbie! I'm also in NE Texas so maybe I'll see ya at some events before too long. : ) If so - better hope we're not in the same bracket!! ha! I kid... sorta. :p
Awww, thanks, total performance! I wouldn't mind taking a spin on that girl YOU'VE got in your barn!!!! |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Herbie - 2014-11-21 10:15 AM total performance - 2014-11-21 10:09 AM reese_tx - 2014-11-21 9:55 AM Herbie - 2014-11-21 9:51 AM I like her too and would go for it! I know of a full TB that is wicked and has been for almost 15 years. Good luck to you and go get em! Thanks Herbie! I'm also in NE Texas so maybe I'll see ya at some events before too long. : ) If so - better hope we're not in the same bracket!! ha! I kid... sorta. :p
Hehe! Can't wait for you to see her. I don't have pics on this computer, but do on my office one. I may have to just post one of the ones I took last week!  |
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