Discussion on Your opinions on horse
Use the navigation bar above to access articles and more discussions on this topic.
| Author |
Message |
    
Frank & Judy Magula
Member
Username: Magulas
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 - 12:46 am: |   |
Our daughter was given a TB as a wedding present. We sent him to track for training. When he got shin splints, trainer recommended pin firing. We refused and brought him home. As of 1/1/07, 5yo and 17hh. Been here a year and now needs a job, opinions please...
 |
jojo
Member
Username: Jojo15
Post Number: 919
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 - 8:05 am: | |
Is he a race horse? you said you sent him to "track" at five he is probably going to miss that boat, so to speak, they train young and at five starting out he is too far behind for that route.
glad to hear you didn't allow pin firing. antiquated procedure. I also took a horse off the track and letting it get that out of its head to be a horse for a year is a good thing. I think five is a good age to get them started, they are more mature, growing is done...
Now its time to start from scratch. Trained racehorses need to unlearn the bad habits of the track and relearn how to be a good pet. everyman horse, etc.
Not sure the exact question. do you want assessments on the look and what he might be good for? My first question is:
Is this horse something your daughter really wanted? or a well meaning gift that went awry? If so i would sell and not get too into it.
but, a tall TB like this would make a good dressage prospect or jumper? Depends on personality and conformation. I hired a trainer to come out and look over my TB mare, and assess her strengths and weaknesses and then went from there. Photos can be deceiving. Whatever though i had to realize where i wanted to cut my losses. green horses are not all that saleable unless they are outstanding in their conformation.
I would sell if you don't have the daily time to deal with it. |
Frank & Judy Magula
Member
Username: Magulas
Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 - 10:03 am: | |
Yes, he was "bred" for track. Guess he qualifies as OTTB although never raced.
He has been doing a lot of ground work and some saddle time as you said to unlearn.
You were absolutely correct, this was a well meaning gift. She however has two young children now and doesn't have the time for him. He has a great disposition/attitude very much a family pet. But we only do trail riding and an occasional gymkhana. Kinda think he is wasted although he adapted to trail very well.
Will take your suggestion and have a trainer evaluate. Until then though he is for sale, make me an offer.
thanks
Frank |
Aileen
Member
Username: Sunny66
Post Number: 1594
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, Jan 14, 2007 - 12:10 pm: | |
Hi Frank, my computer keeps disconnecting me from the internet, I have some questions for you, look for them on Tuesday  |
