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Ilona A
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Username: ilona
Post Number: 704
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 - 5:03 pm: |   |
Video of horse link
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/AC4H/Broker%20Owned%20Horses/?action=vi ew¤t=10-09-07bohorses050.flv
I was contacted by a rescue facility asking if this is a Mangalarga Marchador, I don't believe he is, however I liked his gait, and truthfully once I had seen the video I did not have the heart to send him for slaughter in Canada tonight so purchased him for $600.00 At the very least I should be able to get him a good home if he is not suitable for my program.
They wanted me to look at other videos too, but I declined as once I have a face I don't have the heart to send the animal to its death. I know, I'm completely ridiculous.
I'm wondering if any of you can identify the gait? |
Elizabeth Kaufman
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Username: ekaufman
Post Number: 122
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 - 6:35 pm: | |
Hi Ilona,
Well, I don't know that breed, but first reaction watching him was that he looked iberian with odd movement. Looking up the Mangalarga Marchador I see that they are descended from the Andalusian and gaited, so maybe he is one. His conformation is plausibly Spanish. Glad you took him. Post photos etc. when you have him at home. |
Fran C
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Username: canter
Post Number: 1237
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 - 7:20 pm: | |
Sorry I can't answer your question, Ilona, but just wanted to say "Bless your Heart!!!" for taking him and I hope he works out OK for your program. |
Sarah Peterson
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Username: evrgreen
Post Number: 25
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 22, 2007 - 10:04 am: | |
Did they give you any back ground? How old or tall? Might help in the investigation. What ever he is, we know he'll be loved. |
cindy O'DELL
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Username: zarr
Post Number: 856
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 22, 2007 - 11:55 am: | |
Rick Lamb featured the M. Marchador on his show last week but the only thing I remember is the unique aspect that in their gait they have 3 feet on the ground for a moment and that sets them apart ?? Bless you for helping him and yes once I put see a face I'm done for also! Good Luck! Cindy |
