Posted 2005-10-18 2:26 PM (#31926) Subject: Brood Mare
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I need some input. I am considering buying a really nice foundation bred mare that has not been ridden, for the most part, in the last 4 or 5 years. She was well trained and shown up to the time she was bred. She is 10 years old and real "laid back". I trail ride only. Would the transition to the trails be too much of a challenge? or is wet blankets all she would need? Opinions, please.
Posted 2005-10-18 3:43 PM (#31943 - in reply to #31926) Subject: RE: Brood Mare
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So she was about 5 or 6 when made into a broodmare. Any reason why she was made a broodmare or just because of her genetics? Find out her history and have the owner ride her and see for yourself. Why are they selling her now? If she has a friendly, personable disposition which it sounds like she does by being "laid back" and you are comfortable around her then she just might be the horse for you. IMO horses that were shown are pretty good undersaddle and used to a lot of activity although a show ring is a whole new ball game compared to the trail ring so be prepared for that. It might take her a few rides(bumpy ones for you) before she settles down on the trail.
Posted 2005-10-18 3:58 PM (#31948 - in reply to #31926) Subject: RE: Brood Mare
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It depends. She may have been retired because she got cold backed or something...(if she's Skipper W I'm betting she wasn't all that broke to start with.) If she wasn't REALLY broke prior to becoming a broodmare then chances are she never will be a riding horse again, even for trails.
FYI, usually good broodmares aren't sold and don't start a new career. Did she get injured reproductively and now she has to be used for something else? I'd have a reproductive exam on her prior to purchasing her. (Keep digging until you get the real answers on this one.)
She was shown? Ask for her show record that may help you out also.
Posted 2005-10-19 12:42 PM (#31998 - in reply to #31943) Subject: RE: Brood Mare
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Thanks for your tips. The owner is moving out of the country or he wouldn't be selling her. She has a super colt by her side now, but this mare is very fit looking. She's about 90% foundation breeding and handles easily from the ground. With her disposition, I would think that would have a lot to do with how she adapts to trails but I may be wrong. Can make a better decision, for sure, after seeing her ridden and riding her myself. Thanks again.
Posted 2005-10-19 12:52 PM (#32000 - in reply to #31943) Subject: RE: Brood Mare
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Thanks for your tips. The owner is moving out of the country or he wouldn't be selling her. She has a super colt by her side now, but this mare is very fit looking. She's about 90% foundation breeding and handles easily from the ground. With her disposition, I would think that would have a lot to do with how she adapts to trails but I may be wrong. Can make a better decision, for sure, after seeing her ridden and riding her myself. Thanks again.
Posted 2005-10-19 1:37 PM (#32005 - in reply to #31926) Subject: RE: Brood Mare
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What bloodlines is she out of? That might tell us a little more about what you can possibly expect once you start riding. My gut tells me that she would be great.....just a little re-training from so much time off but otherwise would probably be pretty solid.
Posted 2005-10-20 12:46 PM (#32064 - in reply to #32005) Subject: RE: Brood Mare
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As far as her bloodlines, I remember that she goes back to King P234 and I saw some other recognized names as well but can't remember all of them. I think Leo was one. I believe she is from the stud Invester Cluso. King is the one I am sure of. Conformation, disposition very good.
Posted 2005-10-20 7:16 PM (#32080 - in reply to #31926) Subject: RE: Brood Mare
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I've bought a "broodmare" in the past. She had been used as a cutting horse till she started getting arthritis in her ankle. They had then bred her a few times. The woman was getting out of the breeding buisiness is the only reason they were selling her. My mare is super laid back (sorta like the one you described) and is broke to ride, you just cant do alot of it due to her ankle.
I don't think you'll have any troubles with this mare. If she hasn't been rode in the last 4 or 5 years, and the owners are selling her as a broodmare, not a riding horse, they may be reluctant to saddle her for you since they are not representing her as a riding horse.
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