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Location: Georgia | I have a goal and mission in my for myself and my 6 year old mare.
Some background history: I've been barrel racing and training horses for several years and 6 years ago I decided to breed a really nice mare to a really nice local stallion. End result is an awesome buckskin mare that's been a part of the family since. As a weanling she lost her left eye, however that never slowed her down. She's had roughly 60 days of riding, training, basic mechanics, etc... But no formal barrel training. So my plan is to get her ready in 60 days for the Southern States Triple Crown show in Perry.
Am I crazy? Does this seem very much out of reach? Or should I go for it?
I would love everyone's opinion and possible experience with trying to get a horse show ready in such a short amount of time.
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | I can't help you with the training but I'll say this. The horse I used to cut off of lost his left eye when he was young. You wouldn't meet a better horse than Booger. Don't know how he still was able to cut cause you would think he needed to see the cow. My trainer said he could smell them. He was also the best kids horse there was. |
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Location: Georgia | TessBelle - 2015-04-27 11:40 AM
I can't help you with the training but I'll say this. The horse I used to cut off of lost his left eye when he was young. You wouldn't meet a better horse than Booger. Don't know how he still was able to cut cause you would think he needed to see the cow. My trainer said he could smell them. He was also the best kids horse there was.
This mare is much of the same. She's not spooky on the groud and she's very assertive and responsive to her rider. I've actually learned to be a better rider because of her responsive to my hands, feet, and seat. She's made me a more quiet rider. And as crazy as it may seem, she actually rides better, more collected, and more relaxed to Her blind side. I'm rather torn as to which side of the barrel I should start her on.
Thank you for your story. Horses are like children, very resilient and adaptable. |
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| Considering it's a divisional race, I'd say it is doable as long as you are honest with yourself about where the horse is in training & what she is capable of handling at that point in her training. I think the worst thing would be to push her harder than she is able to go, but you wouldn't have to worry about trying to be the fastest time since you could still win a lower D. |
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Location: Georgia | quikchik - 2015-04-27 1:50 PM
Considering it's a divisional race, I'd say it is doable as long as you are honest with yourself about where the horse is in training & what she is capable of handling at that point in her training. I think the worst thing would be to push her harder than she is able to go, but you wouldn't have to worry about trying to be the fastest time since you could still win a lower D.
I plan to keep that in mind as far as not pushing her past her means. I intend to exhibition her at a few jackpots and open shows prior to Perry just to make sure that she can mentally handle everything. She's a very willing and smart mare and I hope and pray that it'll work out but I definitely don't want to risk blowing her up before I get her started. |
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