ManyMinisFarm
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They only had junior class!
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Minimor
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What sort of rated show has only one junior class? Was this AMHA or AMHR?
ManyMinisFarm
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It was a county fair show.
Minimor
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Okay, then not rated--rated indicates a registry approved show.
Minimor
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You will find that often the horses that are showing and winning at the fairs are not the horses you will see winning at the sanctioned shows.
ManyMinisFarm
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I do plan on breeding him, I have lots of people, over 15 people that want Trilogy so I decided I would breed him and sell foals. And Thank You, you are very kind.
Casey0Lee
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If you want to breed, why not buy a nice stallion with a breed show record?
I know where there is a nice one for sale for a fair price =)
I know where there is a nice one for sale for a fair price =)
Minimor
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I am wondering--OP, are you a youth member?
rabbitsfizz
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I cannot see the point of breeding $50 foals, but he is your horse and, after all, when you do realise your mistake you can still geld him then. He is young and he will adapt. Geldings are the best fun in the world, so under rated it is criminal . A good gelding beats a good Stallion every single time, in my book. I am wondering though how many of those people will actually step up and pay a stud fee that makes it worth your while, or would actually buy a foal, after all, talk is cheap.
I don't want you to think we are getting at you, that is not it at all. We have all been there, done it and are on our second lap, and we have seen this so many times before it hurts. I guess everyone really does have to just find out for themselves, one at a time.
I don't want you to think we are getting at you, that is not it at all. We have all been there, done it and are on our second lap, and we have seen this so many times before it hurts. I guess everyone really does have to just find out for themselves, one at a time.
ManyMinisFarm
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I will show you guys that Trilogy can do halter class and do it perfect. I don't appreciate you calling Trilogy cheap looking, the pics I posted where bad. I not trying to be rude but I will show you.
Little Wolf Ranch
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No horse is perfect - even the Champions have faults but the thing to remember is that there are already SO MANY people breeding miniatures and not enough homes for them all. It doesn't help that even the top breeders put out 50+ foals a year - even if they are great quality.
The best thing you could do for him, in HIS best interest is geld him and love him for who and what he is - a loyal and faithful show companion.
I'm not sure if you said he was registered or not but even if he isn't you could show in open shows. He has a kind eye and I'm sure that with time and training you can have a lot of fun with him.
No one is saying he is cheap looking but he's definitely not going to win at AMHA worlds or AMHR nationals in the halter classes.
Love him and show him in classes that he will excel in, and use him to teach other people about the fun you can have with these amazing little horses WITHOUT having to breed.
The best thing you could do for him, in HIS best interest is geld him and love him for who and what he is - a loyal and faithful show companion.
I'm not sure if you said he was registered or not but even if he isn't you could show in open shows. He has a kind eye and I'm sure that with time and training you can have a lot of fun with him.
No one is saying he is cheap looking but he's definitely not going to win at AMHA worlds or AMHR nationals in the halter classes.
Love him and show him in classes that he will excel in, and use him to teach other people about the fun you can have with these amazing little horses WITHOUT having to breed.
Casey0Lee
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You are talking to people who show at and have experience with breed shows. Not I, but some of the ppl here have world champion horses and years of breeding & showing experience, at the national & world level. They know what they are talking about. IMO, to argue with them is insane.
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Many of us have spent decades and dollars on this wonderful breed of horse.... So as invested as we are, we are looking to keep the breed moving forward and offer advice and critiques to others. We do it because we care about the breed, regardless of hard feelings occasionally. To disregard those who are willing to share and mentor advice is maybe not the best direction to go.
Casey0Lee
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I feel strongly about breeding exceptional horses to exceptional horses to better the breed. I do not support breeding mediocre horses.
I know what breeding mediocre horses ends up being. I looked at horses for sale this summer. 100 horses in the pasture. Never received trimming, vaccinations, deworming, halter training, grooming, none of it. Couldn't even catch 80% of them. But, they still wanted top dollar for them. None broke to drive, none with above average bloodlines, a select few shown at the local fair yearly. It's just not worth it. Don't breed mediocre horses. Breed exceptional horses.
I know what breeding mediocre horses ends up being. I looked at horses for sale this summer. 100 horses in the pasture. Never received trimming, vaccinations, deworming, halter training, grooming, none of it. Couldn't even catch 80% of them. But, they still wanted top dollar for them. None broke to drive, none with above average bloodlines, a select few shown at the local fair yearly. It's just not worth it. Don't breed mediocre horses. Breed exceptional horses.
Jill
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I've not read through the thread, but read the OP.
Horses vary, but our foundation here is just good hay, and complete feed pellets.
If they need weight, then maybe a senior complete feed vs. an all purpose complete feed. If they are thin over the back, that is something you can get good results with using beet pulp, BUT you can also usually make it better and keep it balanced using a good senior complete feed that has beet pulp in it.
KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid -- and I know you aren't). I probably spend as much time thinking about what my husband and I will eat, as I do thinking about what our horses will eat, but it all comes back to KISS. It doesn't have to be complicated to work, and the more you can give them time to chew (quality hay), especially with other horses, the happier they are.
Also, I don't think you can get a better coat conditioner than flax seed you buy whole (even Walmart sells it, but if you have a feed co-op, you can buy it for pennies on the dime) and grind the seed yourself with a cheep coffee grinder. It brings out the bloom, and helps horses shed their coats. It also enhances gold tones. Inexpensive, but super healthy (and not just for them, but it's good for people, too!). If you feel like it, you can go on and grind a bunch of it and put it into containers then put them in the freezer, or buy the seed in bulk and keep them cool (or freeze whole) and grind them periodically. It's so easy, and the best "feed-thru" coat conditioner I have used.
Best of luck! Hope to see you posting pictures and show wins
Horses vary, but our foundation here is just good hay, and complete feed pellets.
If they need weight, then maybe a senior complete feed vs. an all purpose complete feed. If they are thin over the back, that is something you can get good results with using beet pulp, BUT you can also usually make it better and keep it balanced using a good senior complete feed that has beet pulp in it.
KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid -- and I know you aren't). I probably spend as much time thinking about what my husband and I will eat, as I do thinking about what our horses will eat, but it all comes back to KISS. It doesn't have to be complicated to work, and the more you can give them time to chew (quality hay), especially with other horses, the happier they are.
Also, I don't think you can get a better coat conditioner than flax seed you buy whole (even Walmart sells it, but if you have a feed co-op, you can buy it for pennies on the dime) and grind the seed yourself with a cheep coffee grinder. It brings out the bloom, and helps horses shed their coats. It also enhances gold tones. Inexpensive, but super healthy (and not just for them, but it's good for people, too!). If you feel like it, you can go on and grind a bunch of it and put it into containers then put them in the freezer, or buy the seed in bulk and keep them cool (or freeze whole) and grind them periodically. It's so easy, and the best "feed-thru" coat conditioner I have used.
Best of luck! Hope to see you posting pictures and show wins
ManyMinisFarm
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Thank you guys for all the wonderful tips.
