Broodmares?

Jennygirl011 · 11-26-2005, 12:46 PM

Can Brood mare ever become good riding horses?

sonnysstar · 11-26-2005, 12:58 PM

Yes! My mare was a broomare up until she was 9 (she had about 3 foals). She didn't have a lot of muscle or training at the beginning, but know she is doing amazing!

It can take work to get them from being out in a pasture with a abby to working in the arena, but it is most defintly possible!

Lindsayanne · 11-26-2005, 01:13 PM

Certainly. It just takes time and someone who know's what they're doing. If they've been living the lush life it can be hard to establish a work ethic, and since they're full grown they can really pitch a fit- which is why it's best left to professionals.

My curly mare, Ebony was a broodmare her entire life- sold in June to a home that tried to use her as a trail horse without any real training and got her into a mess- I'm working with her with a professional now and she's coming along great. She's 18 and training is moving along slower with her, but my trainer says she's got as much or more potential as a show horse than my gelding 9who's an awesome show horse).

windblown · 11-26-2005, 01:23 PM

Definitely. I'm working with one of my mares who had been basically a broodmare and halter horse the first 12 years of her life. She's doing very well, and she should make a lovely walk/trot horse for a beginner.

Jennygirl011 · 11-26-2005, 01:42 PM

thanks

One of my horses was a broodmare and she rides ok..I was just wondering

oxoHorseLover · 11-26-2005, 01:48 PM

My friend's horse Cassie,who is 11 now, used to be a broodmare for about 10 years.She had 3 foals.My friend now rides her in shows and on trails.Cassie even jumps 2 ft.

prettyqtrs · 11-26-2005, 02:44 PM

Most definately. There's certainly cases where broodmares are JUST broodmares never have and never will be started under saddle...and there's others that are good mom's and can be ridden....and really can and do accel under saddle.

*Psylocke* · 11-26-2005, 02:47 PM

Yes for sure.....I have broke one at 9 and my old coach broke one at 18.....the 18 yr old proved to be an amazing lil show horse for the kid who owned her (bought her unbroke then had the training put on).

Psy

BestofPrincess · 11-26-2005, 02:48 PM

dolly the mare at our barn was a broodmare and was showing first level only a month before every thing happened

11-26-2005, 12:46 PM	#1
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lone Star State..Where its ALWAYS hot Posts: 1,804 Images: 255	Broodmares? Can Brood mare ever become good riding horses? __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

11-26-2005, 01:13 PM	#3
Lindsayanne Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 9,716 Images: 394	Certainly. It just takes time and someone who know's what they're doing. If they've been living the lush life it can be hard to establish a work ethic, and since they're full grown they can really pitch a fit- which is why it's best left to professionals. My curly mare, Ebony was a broodmare her entire life- sold in June to a home that tried to use her as a trail horse without any real training and got her into a mess- I'm working with her with a professional now and she's coming along great. She's 18 and training is moving along slower with her, but my trainer says she's got as much or more potential as a show horse than my gelding 9who's an awesome show horse). __________________ Bashkir Curly Poster Child NE Prime Time Regal - 2006 ABCR National Champion & 2008 Breyerfest Demo Horse HAVE YOU SEEN MY STOLEN PONY EXPRESS HORSE TRAILER?*

11-26-2005, 01:23 PM	#4
windblown Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 842 Images: 11	Definitely. I'm working with one of my mares who had been basically a broodmare and halter horse the first 12 years of her life. She's doing very well, and she should make a lovely walk/trot horse for a beginner. __________________ Chelsea National Champion WOA Matador+/ ~ USDF Champion Kentucky Music Man+/ ARR Enchantment+/ ~ The Dixie Chick+ ~ CW Monsoon ~ Aiswana

11-26-2005, 01:42 PM	#5
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lone Star State..Where its ALWAYS hot Posts: 1,804 Images: 255	thanks One of my horses was a broodmare and she rides ok..I was just wondering __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

11-26-2005, 01:48 PM	#6
oxoHorseLover Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,138 Images: 46	My friend's horse Cassie,who is 11 now, used to be a broodmare for about 10 years.She had 3 foals.My friend now rides her in shows and on trails.Cassie even jumps 2 ft. __________________ My Horse Is Very Polite,He Always Makes Sure I Go Over The Fence First

11-26-2005, 12:58 PM	#2
sonnysstar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 907 Images: 88	Yes! My mare was a broomare up until she was 9 (she had about 3 foals). She didn't have a lot of muscle or training at the beginning, but know she is doing amazing! It can take work to get them from being out in a pasture with a abby to working in the arena, but it is most defintly possible!

11-26-2005, 02:44 PM	#7
prettyqtrs Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,962	Most definately. There's certainly cases where broodmares are JUST broodmares never have and never will be started under saddle...and there's others that are good mom's and can be ridden....and really can and do accel under saddle.

11-26-2005, 02:47 PM	#8
Psylocke Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: I.....AM....CANADIAN! Posts: 5,094 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 32	Yes for sure.....I have broke one at 9 and my old coach broke one at 18.....the 18 yr old proved to be an amazing lil show horse for the kid who owned her (bought her unbroke then had the training put on). Psy __________________ You just have to consider the possibility that everyone else may be wrong -- Sean Penn

11-26-2005, 02:48 PM	#9
BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,175 Images: 575 Blog Entries: 14	dolly the mare at our barn was a broodmare and was showing first level only a month before every thing happened __________________ tjitske you never deserved to lose a foal 5/31/05 dolly we pray for you and your lost foal 7/26/05 Duct tape is the new glue

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