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| Need help making a final decision on this filly; Please give me your opinions | |
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| JumpTheMoon | Apr 23 2012, 04:08 AM Post #16 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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And FWIW, I was pulling my Escudo information from my best friend who rides for one of the top hunter riders in the USA and has many Escudo offspring - BECAUSE they are lovely horses and very talented. She said that every single one they have imported has been difficult until around the age of 7 and no where near an amateur ride, and she was not the first to tell me this. His are mostly Esduco I's, so the Escudo II's may be more amateur friendly, I don't really know. *I* think genetics is something to keep in mind when buying a horse, but not every person feels that way, so I only mentioned it incase it was something of interest to you. Anywho, I think you know I think she is a very nice mare so I will bow out now. Good luck with your decision. Edited by JumpTheMoon, Apr 23 2012, 05:51 AM.
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| Deleted User | Apr 23 2012, 06:16 AM Post #17 |
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FWIW, owning a non-ammy friendly creature myself, I wish I had known a bit more about the reputation for my horse's sire's offspring before I bought. Not that I would trade *most* of my experiences with Harry for anything, but he was an AWFUL BAD BABY HORSE from 3-7, and NOT an Ammy horse AT ALL. I think I am a pretty competant rider, and he put me in the hospital. And this was in a program for the most part. And this is not just once either. So again, FWIW, its always good to know the reps of the stallion and the offspring. But, there are ALWAYS exceptions. And, as someone pointed out, it sounds like the flipside is a very athletic and sensitive animal, which you may like. That is what I have as well, which is a blessing (and a curse! )IMHO, I absolutely LOVE the black and grey OTTBs!!!!! Just stunning!
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| Kassandra | Apr 23 2012, 06:23 AM Post #18 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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I like a more of a hunter type, but I would be doing lower level dressage. But I also jump, so yes, something a liitle more suited for dressage that jumps. Which I kinda think exactly fits all the horses I looked at. Every one of them has either been a jumper bred horse with movement for dressage (Escudo II and Graf Top II) or the dressage mares who were Rotpon/Deniro, both well known for producing dressage horses that jump. The ISH/Appy is just a random (like I said) horse owned by a friend of a friend that might be a nice project - which is exactly what I bought Bugzy for. Last time I shopped I was looking for exactly what I am looking for - a nice 15-16hh low level dressage prospect I can dabble in elementary eventing and take to schooling shows. Unfortunately after spending 9 months shopping and $5000 on vet checks and trials I bought a project pony, which I will never regret because it was an amazing experience and I love her with all my heart. And the OTTBs are horses I work with as a volunteer. But maybe I will keep one. Who knows. Sure, I'd love to be showing 1st/2nd level, or out there showing at some events, and I'd prefer if I buy a horse that looks like it will be able to do that and be good at it. But I'd rather have a horse I enjoy spending time with and enjoy riding. Edited by Kassandra, Apr 23 2012, 06:25 AM.
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| Barn Girl | Apr 23 2012, 07:42 AM Post #19 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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I think she's cute, but I don't know anything about the Escudo line and I'd never buy an unbroke horse. So I'm not much help! Did you see any of these? I got an email about this online auction so I figured I'd pass it along: http://online.professionalauction.com/auction.php?aucid=57 They're located all over the place but mostly on the east coast. I like the look of Ellie May and Luciana. Of course Luciana is in Germany. |
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| BABYGREENTB | Apr 23 2012, 08:42 AM Post #20 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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I think she is very cute! However, having been through my own trials and tribulations of buying an unbroke 3 year old (almost 2 years ago now ), I don't know if I would go down that road again. In some ways, Bonny has turned out to be much nicer and easier than I thought she would be, and in some ways, much harder (not because of anything she has done, but just because she was/is soooooo green). I love her dearly and wouldn't trade her for all the tea in China, but sometimes it would be nice to just get on and ride and focus on me instead of whatever baby idiosyncrasy she has picked up that week. I'm sure after my 9 month baby cooking hiatus where she has been almost exclusively ridden by my wonderful trainer and been to about twice as many horse shows as the last time I rode her, she will be a totally different animal and I can't wait to see the difference. When I went into this whole process, I'm not sure I really realized just how much of a gamble it was to buy an unbroke horse. I feel really lucky that she has been so great about everything, because I've now witnessed several baby horse purchase disasters. Sounds like you have been down this road before, so are going in with your eyes wide open. If you really love her and think she has the potential to be the horse you want her to be, maybe it's worth the gamble? |
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| SnackPack | Apr 23 2012, 12:45 PM Post #21 |
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You're BANNED!
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I prefer the chestnut...which is funny, because the first time you posted each, I liked Elsaba better. Based on what you say you'd like to do (a little bit of everything from trail riding to dressage to eventing to hunters) I think you could find something better. |
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| Kassandra | Apr 23 2012, 01:38 PM Post #22 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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SnackPack, I love the chestnut, but the owner is asking way too much and she is is no work with puffy hocks. She will not consider a lease. Its too bad because the owner says I ride her better than anyone besides the trainer. She was a bit quirky but my type. But I cannot give away 18k and risk her hocks going bad once she is in work. I actually think I am going to hold off a bit and dedicate the next month to the 2 OTTBs. If it is meant to be she will still be there in a few weeks after I think on it a while longer. She just really reminds me of GG. Its just that something you cannot really explain. |
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| Onelanerode | Apr 23 2012, 06:08 PM Post #23 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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I think if you are on here asking us what we think, you maybe aren't quite convinced she's the one. I think when you find the one, you won't need to ask us. You will know. But at the very least yes, it should be a horse you enjoy, who brings a smile to your face most days, who makes your time at the barn fun and relaxing. Keeping a horse and riding are too expensive to not feel happy about things more often than not. Good luck. |
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| Deleted User | Apr 24 2012, 07:50 AM Post #24 |
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K - I REALLY like the OTTBs. They are really, REALLY cute
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| RHowell | Apr 25 2012, 01:33 PM Post #25 |
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You're BANNED!
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Two of the "unbroke" two year olds I've purchased didn't stay sound when put into long term work even though they vetted fine when they were young and not in work. I now pay $3k a year to have one of them turned out in a field and the other one I sold before her issues turned up (when she was 3?) but I know the person who bought her so have heard about their trials and tribulations. As much joy as young horse bring, there's a lot of risk involved too. And then you're stuck with them for life, unless you're like some heartless people who sell them down the river. I suppose some people say it's an honor to have a horse killed for "kennel meat" for a hunt's hounds, but the one person I know who "found a home" for her horse that ended up being this....well, I could never live with myself. Getting something that's in work and sound when you buy it, puts you at much better odds for the long run as much as one can mitigate risk in horses. |
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), I don't know if I would go down that road again. In some ways, Bonny has turned out to be much nicer and easier than I thought she would be, and in some ways, much harder (not because of anything she has done, but just because she was/is soooooo green). I love her dearly and wouldn't trade her for all the tea in China, but sometimes it would be nice to just get on and ride and focus on me instead of whatever baby idiosyncrasy she has picked up that week. I'm sure after my 9 month baby cooking hiatus where she has been almost exclusively ridden by my wonderful trainer and been to about twice as many horse shows as the last time I rode her, she will be a totally different animal and I can't wait to see the difference. 
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