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| hotpaints - 2014-08-26 8:02 PM
Let 'er Buck - 2014-08-26 4:55 PM Okay, we're at least in the ballpark. Back to the main topic of my post.... I guess I should ask if anyone has had any NEGATIVE experiences with horses left to survive on their own after birth (no veterinary care, no grain or handling, no shelter, etc.)?? Today's competitive barrel horses are so impressive and advanced and as I said earlier, I'm not looking to win to the world, but am definitely looking for a competitive prospect at the larger barrel races, jackpots and ameatur/open rodeos and possibly (down the road) circuit level. Anyone ever have issues because of such care or think it might set one back or hinder them in any way? I'm just afraid of putting my time, money and heart into one that "was never going to make it" from day one. Thoughts? I appreciate all your thoughts so much BTW :)
Personally, If I liked the filly's conformation, I would buy her. HOWEVER, you sound much too concerned/nervous/worried about buying this filly. So, don't do it. It is such a gamble with youngsters mainly due to their conformation affecting their athletic ability, then you have extreme temperaments and the chance of injuries.
Buy a well-started prospect from a good trainer with the bloodlines, conformation and color that you like. This way, you will be way ahead and have a better understanding of what you are buying.
I definitely see where you're coming from - I tend to over analyze EVERYTHING :/ I should have mentioned how much I want to jump on this opportunity, just don't want to jump at it, without considering what in getting myself into. She has a huge hip, cute little head, flashy markings (which don't matter, but make her nice to look at) and the run/cow blood cow blood combination I'm looking for. We don't move a lot of horses... We raise them, use them until they're of retirement age, then are far too attached to get rid of them :) I just don't have a lot of experience in youngsters so I was hoping for some outside thoughts. I absolutely see where you're coming from by saying I'm far too hesitant or concerned though haha just want to make sure I've considered every angle before pulling the trigger :) |
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| I guess the only way to go about it is, not to get your hopes to high right out of the gate. If you like her, pickup her up. Work with her awhile and then see how she reacts. See if you like her temperment. See how she learns. If you like her then invest more of your heart. But sometimes its okay to proceed with caution |
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Location: Washington. (The DRY side.) | If you can get get cheap enough, even if you end up not liking her for one reason or another, you should be able to get your money back if you decide to sell her. (As long as you don't think you are going to MAKE money.) Would i pay more for a halter broke weanling? No. ( All else being equal. Same pedigree, same gender and color) For one thing, with a weanling, you have a whole extra YEAR of trying to keep them from crippling or killing themselves before you can ride them!! |
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Location: North Dakota | My gelding had a similar upbringing. Idk how much handing he had exactly, but when his previous owner got him as a 2yr old he hadn't even had his feet done. He's got Dash for Cash on his papers (and a bunch more that I don't know, but I know diddly about bloodlines). He's 6 and just the sweetest, quietest thing. He's never so much as pinned his ears at anyone or anything, he's handy, I'm told he's fast but I haven't run him yet, and like I said, quietest thing ever. Took him up to mounted shooting practice for the first time today and half way through he was practically falling asleep while others were shooting and was fine with me riding around with 5 balloons at a time setting them up to shoot. |
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| I pulled the trigger - here she is! Not the best angle, but your thoughts?? I love her. Definitely going to take some time to get her settled down, but she's such a cool mover. I might even have to go get her brother now, too :)
Edited by Let 'er Buck 2014-09-05 10:38 PM
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Location: Mississippi | Oh wow. I reallllly like her! |
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| Let 'er Buck - 2014-09-05 10:36 PM
I pulled the trigger - here she is! Not the best angle, but your thoughts?? I love her. Definitely going to take some time to get her settled down, but she's such a cool mover. I might even have to go get her brother now, too : )
When you say settled down, do you mean while riding? I ask because if she was any more settled down in that picture, she'd be asleep. LOL Hope you have fun with her! |
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Location: Texas | Very nice filly! I bet you will be surprised at how quickly she takes to training. I bought a yearling in June that had no previous training, and he was very quick to learn everything. |
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| Thanks, guys :). When I say settled, I mean calm enough to let me simply catch her! Thursday was the first time her or her brother had really had any human interaction, been trailered, haltered, away from mama, etc. The little stud colt (two year old, half sib.) is much calmer and has already let us walk up and pet on him and we've gotten him to take about twenty steps on a lead. She on the other hand, won't let us near her quite yet :). We got them to separate from each other in the pen last night and she finally relaxed and started ignoring the fact that she was alone, but then it got dark and they both weren't too sure what to think. She's pretty skittish. I'm going back up to mess with them here in a few minutes - fingers crossed! |
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Location: Washington. (The DRY side.) | I really like her! Was she turned out in the same pasture as the 2yo colt? |
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| Yes, she was. Neither had been away from mama or handled until Wednesday. The stud colt is double bred Jackie Bee and very laid back. I'll try to get a pic today ;) |
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Location: Washington. (The DRY side.) | That's what I was afraid of. Hopefully you won't have another one come spring! Would love to see pics of him. (And more pics of her.) :)
I just LOVE my Jackie Bee bred mare! (She is actually triple bred Jimmie Mac Bee. {The sire of Jackie Bee.})
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Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked | hotpaints - 2014-08-26 8:02 PM Let 'er Buck - 2014-08-26 4:55 PM Okay, we're at least in the ballpark. Back to the main topic of my post.... I guess I should ask if anyone has had any NEGATIVE experiences with horses left to survive on their own after birth (no veterinary care, no grain or handling, no shelter, etc.)?? Today's competitive barrel horses are so impressive and advanced and as I said earlier, I'm not looking to win to the world, but am definitely looking for a competitive prospect at the larger barrel races, jackpots and ameatur/open rodeos and possibly (down the road) circuit level. Anyone ever have issues because of such care or think it might set one back or hinder them in any way? I'm just afraid of putting my time, money and heart into one that "was never going to make it" from day one. Thoughts? I appreciate all your thoughts so much BTW :) Personally, If I liked the filly's conformation, I would buy Buy a well-started prospect from a good trainer with the bloodlines, conformation and color that you like. This way, you will be way ahead and have a better understanding of what you are buying.HOWEVER, you sound much too concerned/nervous/worried about buying this filly. So, don't do it. It is such a gamble with youngsters mainly due to their conformation affecting their athletic ability, then you have extreme temperaments and the chance of injuries.
HOWEVER, you sound much too concerned/nervous/worried about buying this filly. So, don't do it. It is such a gamble with youngsters mainly due to their conformation affecting their athletic ability, then you have extreme temperaments and the chance of injuries.
exactly my thoughts.... too nervous nelly and not enough confidence on LeB to be able to buy something this nice without a guarentee. Life isn't a guarentee.... anything and everything could happen good and bad. Move on to something already started where you can see more of a future in the horses progress.
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| RacingQH - 2014-09-06 10:29 AM
That's what I was afraid of. Hopefully you won't have another one come spring! Would love to see pics of him. (And more pics of her.) :)
I just LOVE my Jackie Bee bred mare! (She is actually triple bred Jimmie Mac Bee. {The sire of Jackie Bee.})
We thought of that as well. Hoping for no surprises, but I think we're good.
Here is the stud colt, taken this morning. Poor guy doesn't know what he's in for next week. His days of manhood are dwindling ;)
Edited by Let 'er Buck 2014-09-06 11:15 PM
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Location: Washington. (The DRY side.) | I like him too. Have you gotten their pedigrees yet? |
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This is a full sister to the filly. I don't have one for the stud colt. She's not as closely related to the horses I was told she went back to, but I wasn't aware of that until after I committed to her. Oh well :) |
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| LOVED my Jackie Bee gelding!!! He had the Gold Fingers also!! 1D pole horse, super nitty gritty. Bomb proof. Gorgeous! 3D barrel horse but just because he liked poles better, Ratey turner. |
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