Possible buy

[morgieporgie]

Alright. You may remember my last post, about the Morgan/TB filly for $8500. Should have done more research before posting about her. Anyway, turns out I suck when it comes to finding horses. Every horse I have looked at either has soundness issues, or one of their parents does. But burnlikestars heard of two horses out by me that the kid wanted to get rid

Comments

[_kollision]

I wouldn't breed her, with hind legs like that. I think you can do better, even for free.

[morgieporgie]

Breeding is something I was toying with, but like I said it's only something I might do, in the far off future. And only if the vet advises it. It looks like I will have access to another, WAY nicer TB mare for a breeding lease though, so that's more likely the direction I will go in.

[wombat920]

Why would you want to breed a horse with poor conformation??? It just doesn't make sense! Save your stud fees and buy a baby that has decent confo.

[morgieporgie]

See my comment to _kollision. It was an idea I was toying with, but isn't something I would seriously consider for at least two years. And it looks at this point like I won't have to. But it was also only something I would consider if her confo was due more to lack of muscling and feet issues, which is something I would like to get the vet's input on.

hnmm

[anubial]

She looks sickle hocked to me. She isn't exactly standing square but she doesn't seem to straighten up in any of the pics.

I wouldn't buy her. For the simple fact that a horse costs money to keep, feed, shoe, and vet. An unsound horse just costs you more in glucosamine, hock injections, bute, etc. Save your money for a horse that is sound. Don't buy a heartbreak.

Also knee problems would suck if you're out on a long trail ride. If your horse breaks down you can't carry them back :(

I don't think she'd be a good broodmare prospect either. Breeding is a gamble. Even if you find a stallion that may be able to compensate for her faults you still aren't guaranteed a nice baby that will be able to do everything you want.

Re: hnmm

[morgieporgie]

She is sickle hocked. She wouldn't stand square and she was on a bit of a slope, but I want the vet to decide how much of a problem her hocks will be.

I'm going into this fully knowing that she may never be more than just a pasture puff. I already have one, and I am prepared to take on another. I think I should have specified what exactly I meant by trail ride. I mean at most a 30 min jaunt through the woods on a flat trail, at a walk (trot if she's okay to do so). And if that's more than she can do, I have access to other horses who are more than capable. I'm getting her really to ensure her happiness and healthiness, and because I am a sucker!

As for the breeding - see my comments to _kollision and wombat920.

Thanks though, I appreciate your input!