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Post by darenc1 on Oct 23, 2013 15:04:22 GMT 1
I'm friends with someone one Facebook who just so happens to be a Clydesdale/cob breeder. I commented on one of her photos, saying that one day I would buy a horse from her. The next second, she's PM'd me, saying that she has a Clydie mare for loan/possible sale, and would I be interested? The horse has been backed and turned away. She has "rubbish conformation" so would be no prize winner, but would make a nice happy hacker. She's also possibly in foal. So, in my shoes, what would you guys do?? I mean, I reckon I could maybe get her here from Inverness, but I'm worried that my job would stop me from really doing anything with her (I work shifts, sometimes starting at 6am, sometimes at 3pm). Plus, I dunno if I could afford her. I might be able to (especially if I got a sharer), but still...
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Post by Claire on Oct 23, 2013 19:37:42 GMT 1
I think you have answered your own question Daren! Though tempting, I doubt you would have enough free time to devote to her. And if she is in foal (and she does look like it!) that would be a bit too much to handle! IMHO there are just too many againsts for this horse. I think something less time consuming and easier would suit you better. But hey thats just my opinion. If you have fallen in love with her and want to go ahead then all the best luck!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 20:15:58 GMT 1
With Claire on this one. I think you really know the answer. But good luck if you do go ahead with it.
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Post by kunuma on Oct 23, 2013 20:17:20 GMT 1
Do have to say that I am saddened that a breeder would put a mare with 'rubbish conformation' in foal!!! With thousands of well bred, sound horses being killed because there are no homes for them, there is really no excuse for breeding foals with even less chance of finding forever homes (sore point for me at the moment, watching the hundreds of moorland foals on their way to be zoo meat at this time of year) Though you can ride a fit mare for the first half of her gestation, she would be off work for the rest of it, and for the time it takes to rear the foal to weaning. But if you think that you could take on the mare and find a good home for the foal, then go for it, she needs someone to want her and her baby!
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Post by darenc1 on Oct 23, 2013 21:32:54 GMT 1
I've not been to see the horse yet, so haven't quite fallen in love with her , but I do see what you guys are saying. Might talk it over with some others and see what they say. Then again, my friend Dawn has her Fell and Welsh-D (you know, the poor blighter who had my half-naked form to put up with!) and I think she's still looking for a sharer. Then again, I still have the same problem with my work....
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Post by Claire on Oct 25, 2013 12:11:26 GMT 1
Do have to say that I am saddened that a breeder would put a mare with 'rubbish conformation' in foal!!! Yes I must say I agree with Kunuma and am puzzled as to why a breeder would do this (unless it was an accident?) Apologies if this person is a real friend Daren and you know her, but if you don't know much about the breeder you maybe should be wary as there are a lot of awful so called breeders out there. Keep us posted with developments tho!
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Post by darenc1 on Oct 25, 2013 18:29:09 GMT 1
I think a better idea for me (at this moment in time, anyway) is to simply get a horsey fix as and when I can - namely going to a trekking centre or going to play with Hector and Ringo!
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Post by cally on Oct 26, 2013 11:59:31 GMT 1
I agree-you don't want to commit to a horse with bad conformation who may pass this onto her foal and then you're stuck with 2 horses that nobody really wants. I know someone who is also looking for a part draught breed down here, (Amber) and has found one being sold by a riding school. 1st Issue- why does a riding school sell a GOOD horse? Answer- they don't. He has something wrong with one of his eyes- glaucoma or corneal injury, the school hasn't bothered to find out (or else they HAVE and that's why they're selling it!). Then it shies at tyre tracks!?! And is a s**te to girth up, and 4thly, by now, they want $10,000 for him!!! She only wants something to hack about on, not a future eventer or something. She could get a much more suitable horse for half that price.
So I think Daren and Amber, should keep looking. Don't even look at the mare, Daren, you brain's telling you the right thing and if you see her it'll just make saying no harder. Anyway, she may still be available after the foal's weaned and that would be the time to have a look. You have 'Horse Deals' over there don't you? You'll open it up one day and find your perfect partner or he or she will just turn up.
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Post by Claire on Oct 26, 2013 13:42:45 GMT 1
I suppose it depends what is actually meant by 'bad confirmation' - in the case of a breeder it could just mean not up to breed standard/show standard but not particularly bad per se. Or it could mean something that could lead to potential health issues etc. I'm no horse snob and I dont think a horse has to have a perfect confirmation to give you a lot of fun and pleasure. If this was the only issue I wouldn't necessarily be put off - but its the foal and the fact she is only just backed that are the real sticking points. I agree with Cally - you'll find your dream horse eventually Daren and everything will just click into place.
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