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Posted 2/28/2010 7:39:31 AM


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Hi ya'll! I found this horse online and I was wondering what you think of him. I know there's not much info and the pictures aren't the greatest but I kind like his face markings and he looks like he would be a calm but smart horse.

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15055043

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDCb49b_dho

thanks!

Edit:His adoption fee would be $250.

 

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Posted 2/28/2010 8:11:50 AM


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hes not really a 'dressage prospect', but every horse can do lower level dressage. i dont know how far you want to go in dressage, but if you want to stay at the lower levels and hes seems like a good fit for you go for it! hes very cute.

 

 

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Posted 2/28/2010 8:22:00 AM


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Yeah probably just lower level. I would probably also do some english with him and maybe western. once a western girl, always a western girl I guess. =)

 

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Posted 2/28/2010 9:16:52 AM


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he sounds like the perfect horse for that! good luck!

 

 

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Posted 2/28/2010 2:29:42 PM


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Thanks you! I think my mom might actually agree to letting me get him!!!!!!!

 

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Posted 3/1/2010 6:54:48 PM
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He may stay sound enough for lower leven dressage, but if you look closely his legs are toed out in front, and toe in in back. Upper level movements may be overly difficult for him to preform and affect his soundess, also certain western sports may harm his already fragile leg formation such as any speed or reining work. While he is adorable, the legs are hard to pass by...
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Posted 3/8/2010 9:34:40 AM


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if u get a good farrier he/she can straighten it out. get him vet checked any they can tell you how well hes gonna stay sound and what you can do with him.
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While its true a farrier can straighten out the looks of the leg, they can't really do anything about the crooked bone. Straightening the looks can actually make the bone in a more stressed position, because it isn't "normal" for that particular horse. I would recomend getting a horse with straight legs. If a horse has leg problems, it's going to be hard to do alot with them.

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