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Location: Running my kids somewhere. | I'm glad to hear that you are safe now, good for you. That was not easy.
If the mare is starting her barrel life you can start your new life with her. She is not that old. You have the option of breeding her down the road if you want a foal to start.
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Location: Texas | I understand. (Just keep in mind how many (and there have been a gazillion) posts that you have seen here about family friction over horses not cared for properly, or someone feeling taken advantage of, etc.... ) | |
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| ccarpe18 - 2017-10-24 5:21 PM Sooo I just got out of a 5+ year relationship. (Don't feel bad, it was a bad situation and now I'm FREEEE)
Anway I have 4 horses in total and now that I no longer have them on his families property, I'm paying $375 a horse for board. And I just can't realistically afford that. The foal is free, but only for now.
Horse #1- 17 yr old grade mare that I've had since she was 3 yrs old. I will 100% not even consider selling her. I am hoping to lease her out.
Horse #2- 5 Yr old Black Andalusian soon to be gelding. I got him when he was 7mo old and he was my ultimate dream horse. We click really well and I FINALLY just bought a saddle that fits him so I can start riding him. The dilema with him-he's an Andalusian and I want to barrel race. He's super sensitive and I'd have to be careful about who his new owners are.
Horse #3-Own daughter of Feature Mr Jess. Coming 8 yrs in January. Off the track, had been started on barrels before she was traded as a broodmare. She has produced two foals this year and the year prior. I haven't had a change to really ride her yet to see if I'd like her as my barrel horse-I've only ridden her for short light rides-so far what I know is shes super sweet, calm and really soft in the face.
Horse #4- 4 mo old Filly out mare listed above. Sire is Valiant Master, so she is all running bred. She is a super sweet little filly and I could have big dreams for her. My problem with her, is I'd be doing the waiting game all over again-however waiting for her to grow up might pay off in the end
Sorry for the extremely long post, but I would just like some insight. I have no horse-people friends and they are all like kids to me. It makes me sick when people just say to "get rid" of them.
I've never sold any horses, so the thought of doing so bothers me; but I need to grow up and face reality.
Lease #1 as planned, get her off the feed bill
#3 is super cute and looks really sweet!! Are you confident she's 100% sound and wasn't turned into a broodmare because of lameness issues? If she's sound, keep her and try her. Sell the baby and the andulsian- there's lots of Andulusian's for sale on craigslist when you are ready to buy one again:) | |
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Location: California | Thanks everyone for the suggestions!! I agree with most everything. I think the best bet would be to sell the andalusian and baby, keep the mare and see how she does & if I don't end up liking her, I can always move on from there. That will be my plan! | |
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Location: North Dakota | hotpaints - 2017-10-24 6:54 PM Lease Horse #1 Sell #2 and #4. Since you want to focus on Barrels, the Andalusian does not fit and he is a "project/hobby type of horse", the filly will require many years of waiting, expense, training and hoping that she does not get hurt to go into training, but she has good breeding, let someone else invest the time and money into her for now. This will allow you to regroup and get back on your feet.
I am glad you are out of a bad relationship, that in itself is a HUGE relief.
This.
If your goals are to barrel race, then set yourself up for those goals. Lease out your old gal (or ride her yourself) and ride horse #3.
#2 is not suitable for barrel racing and #4 isn't going to be ready for a loooong time.
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