AQHA people (and whoever) - what do you think of this Western prospect

DoWeDance · 11-02-2005, 07:32 AM

I am looking at this little mare for a Western horsemanship prospect. What do you guys think? Here is her ad: Spirit is built like a tank short and stocky at 14.2 hands. She has just been ridden five times and did not buck. All she needs is some training. I rode her August 2004 and did not ride her again until April 2005. She always takes up where you leave off. Spirit will make some one a real good horse. Current coggins, rabies and west nile. It also says on the website that she is incentive fund eligible, but I don't know if she is since she was born in 2002. Sorry the pics are little. I can't just insert them, so I am having to link to them and I can't figure out how to enlarge them.

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...2434_thumb.jpg

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...ding_thumb.jpg

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...raze_thumb.jpg

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...rned_thumb.jpg

DoWeDance · 11-02-2005, 09:30 AM

Awww! come on, no one? I guess it hasn't been all that long. *tries not to twiddle thumbs, sits on hands*

Petra · 11-02-2005, 10:28 AM

She looks pretty nice from the pictures. She'll be a fun little project. I assume you have the skills to train her or a trainer to assist you. I think she's adorable though, I really like her face marking. If their asking a decent amount for her I'd say go have a look and try her out yourself.

DoWeDance · 11-02-2005, 10:33 AM

Thanks so much, Petra. I would have 30 days' training put on her and then take it from there. I've put the mile on a lot of green horses, so the training would not be a problem. They are asking $1,200.

SaddleUp158 · 11-02-2005, 11:29 AM

She is beautiful with wonderful conformation. Since she isnt trained, you can always sell her after you get her trained if she doesnt turn out the way you want and get more for her. Consider it an investment!

DefinitelyADreamer · 11-02-2005, 11:52 AM

The pics are small, but from what I can see she looks really nice!!
What are her lines??

DoWeDance · 11-02-2005, 11:56 AM

Let me see if I can find her pedigree...

DoWeDance · 11-02-2005, 12:00 PM

ok, here it is
http://www.equine.com/horses/pedigre...horseid=822434

aBreeze · 11-02-2005, 07:13 PM

what exactly are you looking to do with her in the long run? Personally, Im not all that impressed. She is built, but I dont like her topline.

Serendipity Zip · 11-02-2005, 10:01 PM

I agree, her conformation does little to impress me. Cant figure out what though. Western Horsemanship is a class where perfection is basically a must. Though its not supposed to be judged on the horse, of course it is to a certain degree.

The most important thing is Movement. You want something with slow legs, good impulsion from behind, flat knee'd and deep hocks.

11-02-2005, 07:32 AM	#1
DoWeDance Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,633 Images: 66	AQHA people (and whoever) - what do you think of this Western prospect I am looking at this little mare for a Western horsemanship prospect. What do you guys think? Here is her ad: Spirit is built like a tank short and stocky at 14.2 hands. She has just been ridden five times and did not buck. All she needs is some training. I rode her August 2004 and did not ride her again until April 2005. She always takes up where you leave off. Spirit will make some one a real good horse. Current coggins, rabies and west nile. It also says on the website that she is incentive fund eligible, but I don't know if she is since she was born in 2002. Sorry the pics are little. I can't just insert them, so I am having to link to them and I can't figure out how to enlarge them. http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...2434_thumb.jpg http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...ding_thumb.jpg http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...raze_thumb.jpg http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...rned_thumb.jpg

11-02-2005, 07:13 PM	#9
aBreeze Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MN Posts: 5,569 Images: 84 Blog Entries: 1	what exactly are you looking to do with her in the long run? Personally, Im not all that impressed. She is built, but I dont like her topline. __________________ Some say our national pastime is baseball. Not me. It's gossip. Erma Bombeck

11-02-2005, 09:30 AM	#2
DoWeDance Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,633 Images: 66	Awww! come on, no one? I guess it hasn't been all that long. tries not to twiddle thumbs, sits on hands

11-02-2005, 10:28 AM	#3
Petra Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 30	She looks pretty nice from the pictures. She'll be a fun little project. I assume you have the skills to train her or a trainer to assist you. I think she's adorable though, I really like her face marking. If their asking a decent amount for her I'd say go have a look and try her out yourself.

11-02-2005, 10:33 AM	#4
DoWeDance Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,633 Images: 66	Thanks so much, Petra. I would have 30 days' training put on her and then take it from there. I've put the mile on a lot of green horses, so the training would not be a problem. They are asking $1,200.

11-02-2005, 11:29 AM	#5
SaddleUp158 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,602 Images: 62	She is beautiful with wonderful conformation. Since she isnt trained, you can always sell her after you get her trained if she doesnt turn out the way you want and get more for her. Consider it an investment!

11-02-2005, 11:52 AM	#6
DefinitelyADreamer Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 729 Images: 36	The pics are small, but from what I can see she looks really nice!! What are her lines??

11-02-2005, 11:56 AM	#7
DoWeDance Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,633 Images: 66	Let me see if I can find her pedigree...

11-02-2005, 12:00 PM	#8
DoWeDance Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,633 Images: 66	ok, here it is http://www.equine.com/horses/pedigre...horseid=822434

11-02-2005, 10:01 PM	#10
Serendipity Zip Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,526 Images: 11 Blog Entries: 11	I agree, her conformation does little to impress me. Cant figure out what though. Western Horsemanship is a class where perfection is basically a must. Though its not supposed to be judged on the horse, of course it is to a certain degree. The most important thing is Movement. You want something with slow legs, good impulsion from behind, flat knee'd and deep hocks.