| Horses | March 26, 2018 10:55 AM |
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So I am planning on getting a new horse. But the problem is is that we have not been able to find one. I think our max spending limit is like 4k. I personally want a QH mare. But I am open to suggestions on other breeds as well. |
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| Horses | March 26, 2018 03:23 PM |
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What riding discipline(s) do you do? How experienced with horses and riding are you? Do you have a trainer you could ask for suitable breed suggestions? |
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| Horses | March 26, 2018 07:35 PM |
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Stormsong Manor said:
What riding discipline(s) do you do? How experienced with horses and riding are you? Do you have a trainer you could ask for suitable breed suggestions?
I ride Western. I have quite a bit of experience. I have been around horses for a long time. (since I was a baby) And no I do not have a trainer.
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| Horses | March 27, 2018 08:16 PM |
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You might want to rethink the mare part of it. A mare comes in heat every month, and unless you get an EXCELLENTLY trained one, she'll be a handful when she's in. Just my two cents! Lol, congrats on getting a horse. <3
Also, if you run across a draft cross, those are usually extremely intelligent and more sturdy and easier keepers than a normal QH.
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| Horses | March 28, 2018 11:15 AM |
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Dimrill Dale said:
You might want to rethink the mare part of it. A mare comes in heat every month, and unless you get an EXCELLENTLY trained one, she'll be a handful when she's in. Just my two cents! Lol, congrats on getting a horse. <3
Also, if you run across a draft cross, those are usually extremely intelligent and more sturdy and easier keepers than a normal QH.
Hmmm Makes me think now LOL Thanks Dim! |
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| Horses | March 28, 2018 05:31 PM |
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As long as the mare does not act mareish you’ll be fine, once you gain their respect they’ll follow you wherever. My mare will follow me anywhere with no lead rope. As far as QH not being an easy keeper that’s false my mare gets fat on air I also know about 20 others that are the same way, as long it’s not a legit half TB QH you’ll be okay Edited at March 28, 2018 05:32 PM by Beltane Eventers |
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| Horses | March 28, 2018 06:09 PM |
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I agree with Bel on both accounts. I have a 1.5 year old AQHA stallion who is extremely high energy and playful and he stays fat on almost exclusively quality pasture. As for the mare comments, horses are much more than their respective genders. It is more than possible to get an aggressive gelding, a sweet as pie mare, or a docile and obedient stallion. Yes, there are tendencies, but that in no way is the concrete way it ALWAYS is. It is very dependent on the individual personality of the horse! |
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| Horses | March 28, 2018 06:53 PM |
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I also paid 800 for my mare as a 5 yr old and shes kid broke, I can chase cows, cut cows/ horses on her. I can rope on her and Ive trained her to barrel race. When she comes into heat you cant even tell because her demeanor never changes. Shes always level headed and focused on her job. |
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| Horses | March 28, 2018 07:53 PM |
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Hmmm ok. Sounds like my former QH mare. |
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| Horses | March 28, 2018 08:02 PM |
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I am one of those people who just cant stand to ride Geldings! I can deal with the inheat aspect, but when you have a good mare they try and try.
It will help to know what you want this mare for? An older horse is always a good bet, you tend to get more training for your money. Good luck on your search! |
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