Good Reasons to Breed Grade Horses?

lucky_pine · 07-11-2005, 02:25 PM

Oh god...the murder happened...uhm...15 years ago I believe? I think it was around then, I'm truly not for sure. But why would they keep the horses there then?

Blistering Winds · 07-11-2005, 06:14 PM

The estate would be settled to the point that the horses can be removed and sold and funds left to the estate if this truely happened that long ago.

You defintily aren't getting the whole story on the horses.

If you are concerned, go direct to the source. Find out the owner of the property, (Tax office has that info) and contact them about possibly purchasing a horse or two. You can find out a LOT of info when you go to purchase about previous owner.

Probably what occurred, was the people who were left the property and the horses don't CARE about the horses. They don't know that a closed herd isn't the best idea. Or it isn't a closed herd, you just never see the change of mares.

Until you know the story from the source, don't rely on rumors and stories the TOWN tells you.

3WishesDun · 07-11-2005, 06:19 PM

BW is right, most property owners can be looked up online, via the county's property appraisers office.

April

SeaSide81 · 07-12-2005, 07:26 AM

Ok, I know I am not a moderator or anything, but I really don't think we should be arguing about the horses's Lucky_pine is talking about. It seems really weird to me as well, but no one knows the whole story. We really should just drop it.

I just started the post to get opinions and thoughts on the grade horses and the pros and cons of breeding. I did not want to start any fights or anything.

Can we please let it go before it starts to get ugly?

Moostang · 07-12-2005, 07:32 AM

This thread has gotten off topic... can we steer back to reasons to breed grade horses..

lpalomino · 07-12-2005, 07:42 AM

There are so many horses now on the ground that don't have good homes. Why keep breeding and creating more. Want a baby go get a blm. We need to get em off the range anyway and out of the huge warehouse pens.
Most folks out there with mares think they are awsome. I have one myself. I see her as only I can. Rose colored glasses lol. She is not going to breed as long as I have anything to do with it.

3WishesDun · 07-12-2005, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSide81

Ok, I know I am not a moderator or anything, but I really don't think we should be arguing about the horses's Lucky_pine is talking about. It seems really weird to me as well, but no one knows the whole story. We really should just drop it.

I just started the post to get opinions and thoughts on the grade horses and the pros and cons of breeding. I did not want to start any fights or anything.

Can we please let it go before it starts to get ugly?

Woops! So sorry Seaside! You are absolutely right.

April

Circle C · 07-12-2005, 11:13 AM

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A fat, ugly, useless mare with god-awful conformation can still throw good babies

Very true. We used to have the UGLIEST App mare I've ever seen. Her conformation wasn't bad, but it wasn't excellent either. She had a roman nose, a short back, a big head, her color was kind of like a flea bitten grey with big black spots everywhere. She was fast, I'll give her that. She was a horse we picked up without seeing (bad idea) from a friend. We bought her because she had excellent barrel lines and we figured what the heck.....she can be used as a broodmare. HA! I was madder than a hornet when we went to get her. She was SOOOOOO ugly LOL.

Anyways, point is - She hasn't thrown a bad baby yet. EVERY time she has thrown excellent conformed and gorgeous babies that have won mo ney in the barrel industry or some other speed event. I;m actually glad we ended up with her.

CowGirlUp1833 · 07-12-2005, 12:59 PM

Breeding grade horses is like buying a lottery ticket; you may win, but the chances are unlikely.

Breeding quality registered stock is like buying mutual funds.... still risky, but much great likelyhood to get a postive return.

When you can look back generation after generation you can make an EDUCATED guess about what you'll get....with grade horses (although they may be excellent quality) is like mixing chemicals you don't know...you have NO idea what reaction you'll get.

Drafty1 · 07-12-2005, 01:33 PM

Here is my good reason

I love my Grace and wouldn't trade her for a papered horse any day!! I don't think she is in any way lacking in the quality department. I've seen papered horses that don't look half as good as she does and I'm not saying that because she is mine either.

07-11-2005, 06:14 PM	#52
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	The estate would be settled to the point that the horses can be removed and sold and funds left to the estate if this truely happened that long ago. You defintily aren't getting the whole story on the horses. If you are concerned, go direct to the source. Find out the owner of the property, (Tax office has that info) and contact them about possibly purchasing a horse or two. You can find out a LOT of info when you go to purchase about previous owner. Probably what occurred, was the people who were left the property and the horses don't CARE about the horses. They don't know that a closed herd isn't the best idea. Or it isn't a closed herd, you just never see the change of mares. Until you know the story from the source, don't rely on rumors and stories the TOWN tells you. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

07-11-2005, 06:19 PM	#53
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,881 Images: 655 Blog Entries: 27	BW is right, most property owners can be looked up online, via the county's property appraisers office. April __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed!

07-12-2005, 07:26 AM	#54
SeaSide81 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Panhandle of Florida (Hurricane Central as of late!) Posts: 559 Images: 14	Ok, I know I am not a moderator or anything, but I really don't think we should be arguing about the horses's Lucky_pine is talking about. It seems really weird to me as well, but no one knows the whole story. We really should just drop it. I just started the post to get opinions and thoughts on the grade horses and the pros and cons of breeding. I did not want to start any fights or anything. Can we please let it go before it starts to get ugly? __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character. ~Tesio

07-12-2005, 07:32 AM	#55
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,910 Images: 681 Blog Entries: 55	This thread has gotten off topic... can we steer back to reasons to breed grade horses.. __________________ Diet Dr Pepper is a gateway drug to the diet sodas http://moostangproductions.com

07-12-2005, 12:59 PM	#59
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 16,437 Images: 400 Blog Entries: 35	Breeding grade horses is like buying a lottery ticket; you may win, but the chances are unlikely. Breeding quality registered stock is like buying mutual funds.... still risky, but much great likelyhood to get a postive return. When you can look back generation after generation you can make an EDUCATED guess about what you'll get....with grade horses (although they may be excellent quality) is like mixing chemicals you don't know...you have NO idea what reaction you'll get. __________________ www.Equine-Endeavors.com

07-11-2005, 02:25 PM	#51
lucky_pine Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,628 Images: 639 Blog Entries: 14	Oh god...the murder happened...uhm...15 years ago I believe? I think it was around then, I'm truly not for sure. But why would they keep the horses there then?

07-12-2005, 07:42 AM	#56
lpalomino Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 139	There are so many horses now on the ground that don't have good homes. Why keep breeding and creating more. Want a baby go get a blm. We need to get em off the range anyway and out of the huge warehouse pens. Most folks out there with mares think they are awsome. I have one myself. I see her as only I can. Rose colored glasses lol. She is not going to breed as long as I have anything to do with it.

07-12-2005, 01:33 PM	#60
Drafty1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,405 Images: 518 Blog Entries: 1	Here is my good reason I love my Grace and wouldn't trade her for a papered horse any day!! I don't think she is in any way lacking in the quality department. I've seen papered horses that don't look half as good as she does and I'm not saying that because she is mine either. __________________ Yeah, I guess you were riding, until you fell off.

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