breeding for the sake of reproduction!

7HL · 11-10-2004, 03:49 AM

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Why do people feel that just because they have an animal that can reproduce, that they must breed them?

For some it's the puppy syndrome. Because they always wanted a foal. Because they can. The best is, it doesn't cost anything and I get a "free" horse.

There is a finite amount of people that will own horses and people are keeping horses longer. Horses are living longer. Eventually it will catch up with them and that's a topic of another heated thread.

Sandra-A1 · 11-10-2004, 08:55 AM

Belle...one suggestion...you might want to get your clients to some of the big production sales that the breed associations and well known breeders have. If your clients enjoy auctions then they should really get a kick out of the Big Breed Sales....expecially those that really put on some razzle dazzle...remember the Arabian Sales ...that sort of "big-to-do"...

If you can get some of the sale Catalogs sent to you and then pass them on to your clients you might do a bit of influencing that way.
Plus if you can get them to attend one of those sales they just might learn something....well...it's worth a shot!

HelenTB · 12-02-2004, 04:11 PM

I'm disgusted.

Why do people breed back yard horses, they arent valuable and really arent the best of show horses, good companions and trail ponies but the world is OVER filled with horses, their are SO many horses put to slaughter because of over breeding! Dont they realise that this foal is just...I'm not going to finish.

Bredding a 3 year old that's CRAZY! IT's MUCh healthier to wait till the mare has more mautrity, training, and body! Breeding should be thought out and NOT a game used by owners! It's irresponsible! Show them a list of the unwanted horses in the world!

I have a 17.1hh TB stallion but he is a NIVE mover and well bred, with a good personality, one of the nicest studs I have EVER had the pleasure of knowing.

11-10-2004, 08:55 AM	#32
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,321 Images: 225	Belle...one suggestion...you might want to get your clients to some of the big production sales that the breed associations and well known breeders have. If your clients enjoy auctions then they should really get a kick out of the Big Breed Sales....expecially those that really put on some razzle dazzle...remember the Arabian Sales ...that sort of "big-to-do"... If you can get some of the sale Catalogs sent to you and then pass them on to your clients you might do a bit of influencing that way. Plus if you can get them to attend one of those sales they just might learn something....well...it's worth a shot! __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

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12-02-2004, 04:11 PM	#33
HelenTB Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2	I'm disgusted. Why do people breed back yard horses, they arent valuable and really arent the best of show horses, good companions and trail ponies but the world is OVER filled with horses, their are SO many horses put to slaughter because of over breeding! Dont they realise that this foal is just...I'm not going to finish. Bredding a 3 year old that's CRAZY! IT's MUCh healthier to wait till the mare has more mautrity, training, and body! Breeding should be thought out and NOT a game used by owners! It's irresponsible! Show them a list of the unwanted horses in the world! I have a 17.1hh TB stallion but he is a NIVE mover and well bred, with a good personality, one of the nicest studs I have EVER had the pleasure of knowing.